Hwanung
환웅
KoreanKorean Mythology
"Son of Heaven, Bringer of Civilization"
✦ Personality Traits
Divine
Civilizing
Descending
Foundational
Heavenly
✦ About
Hwanung was the son of the Heavenly Emperor Hwanin who descended to Mount Taebaek with 3,000 followers to establish a sacred city. He brought the arts of civilization to Korea and fathered Dangun with Ungnyeo, the bear-woman.
✦ Famous Story
Hwanung descended from heaven with three divine symbols: rain, clouds, and wind. He ruled over 360 affairs of human life, teaching agriculture, medicine, and law.
✦ If You Match
You carry Hwanung's divine mission—bringing civilization and order from higher realms.
✦ Also Known As
환웅천왕
