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According to Korean legend, which figure founded the ancient kingdom of Gojoseon in 2333 BCE?
Answer
Dangun
Dangun, said to be born of the divine being Hwanung and a bear-woman, is credited in Korean tradition with founding Gojoseon, the first kingdom of Korea, in 2333 BCE.
💡 Did you know?
Korean creation myth features Dangun founding Gojoseon in 2333 BCE through the union of a divine being and a bear-woman who transformed into human form—legitimizing a real kingdom's origins.
Other options people guess
- King Suro
- Jimmu
- Yu the Great
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- creation-myth
- founding-legend
- east-asia
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