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North Chungcheong Province (Korean: 충청북도, Chungcheongbuk-do), also known as Chungbuk, is a province of South Korea. North Chungcheong has a population of 1,578,934 (2014) and has a geographic area of 7,433 km 2 (2,870 sq mi) located in the Hoseo region in the south-center of the Korean Peninsula .
- 3 cities; 8 counties
- South Korea
An origin myth is a type of myth that explains the beginnings of a natural or social aspect of the world. One specific kind of origin myth is the creation or cosmogonic myth, which narrates the formation of the universe. However, numerous cultures have stories that take place after the initial origin.
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History. Chungcheong Province was formed in 1356—during the Goryeo Dynasty—from the southern portion of the former province of Yanggwang. Its name derived from the names of the principal cities of Chungju (충주; 忠州) and Cheongju (청주; 淸州). In 1895, the province was replaced by the Districts of Chungju ( Chungju-bu; 충주부 ...
- 충청도
- 충청
- Hoseo
- Kingdom of Great Joseon
**1. Introduction to Ma-aebul** Nestled in the heart of Chungcheongbuk-do, Ma-aebul enchants visitors with its mystical allure and cultural significance. Ma-aebul, also known as the “Devil’s Rock,” is a magnificent rock formation that has become a symbol of strength, resilience, and spirituality in South Korea.
Chinese creation myths are symbolic narratives about the origins of the universe, earth, and life. Myths in China vary from culture to culture. In Chinese mythology, the term "cosmogonic myth" or "origin myth" is more accurate than "creation myth", since very few stories involve a creator deity or divine will.
Etymology. The word "myth" comes from Ancient Greek μῦθος ( mȳthos ), [9] meaning 'speech, narrative, fiction, myth, plot'. In turn, Ancient Greek μυθολογία ( mythología, 'story', 'lore', 'legends', or 'the telling of stories') combines the word mȳthos with the suffix - λογία ( -logia, 'study') in order to mean 'romance ...
Chinese mythology (simplified Chinese: 中国神话; traditional Chinese: 中國神話; pinyin: Zhōngguó shénhuà) is mythology that has been passed down in oral form or recorded in literature throughout the area now known as Greater China. Chinese mythology encompasses a diverse array of myths derived from regional and cultural traditions.
