An Exploration of Korean Mythology
What it is
Dr Melanie Hyo-In Han explores Korea's fox, ghost and princess folklore figures, followed by a Q&A. It takes place at Brighthelm Centre, Brighton, on Wednesday 13 January 2027.
Korean poet, scholar and educator Dr Melanie Hyo-In Han introduces three female figures from Korean folklore: the Gumiho, the Cheonyeo Gwishin and Princess Bari.
📍 Brighthelm Centre, Brighthelm Church & Community Centre, North Rd, Brighton, BN1 1YD.
Questions
When does An Exploration of Korean Mythology start and end?
An Exploration of Korean Mythology runs Wednesday, 13 January 2027, 19:00 until 21:00.
Where is An Exploration of Korean Mythology?
An Exploration of Korean Mythology takes place at Brighthelm Centre, Brighthelm Church & Community Centre, North Rd, Brighton, Brighton.
How much are tickets for An Exploration of Korean Mythology?
Tickets for An Exploration of Korean Mythology cost £16.19 on the official ticket shop.
What figures will be discussed?
Three female figures from Korean folklore: - The Gumiho, a nine-tailed fox who can shapeshift into a woman - The Cheonyeo Gwishin, an unmarried maiden whose restless spirit exposes Confucian constraints on women - Princess Bari, abandoned for being a girl, who journeyed to the underworld and returned as the Mother of Korean Shamanism
Is there a Q&A?
Yes, the talk is followed by a Q&A.
Also at Brighthelm Centre
- 19:00
The Hidden World of Fairies & WomenWed 11 Nov · Brighthelm Centre - 19:00
The History of the Ghost StoryWed 25 Nov · Brighthelm Centre - 19:00
The Dark Origins of Christmas: Demons, witches & Twelfth NightWed 2 Dec · Brighthelm Centre - 19:00
The Retelling of Greek Mythology: From Homer to HollywoodWed 16 Dec · Brighthelm Centre
