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Where on earth did Hwanung descend upon?
Hwanung descended upon Mount T'aebaek.
What led the bear to overcome the challenge?
The bear was patient and managed to endure the challenge.
Why did Hwanin allow his son to go to earth?
Hwanin knew his son would bring happiness to human beings.
Who is the first king of Korea (Choson)?
Tangun.
Where did the bear and tiger undergo there trial to become humans?
A cave
Who became Hwanung's wife and the mother of Tangun?
Ungyo the bear women.
Where did Hwanung create a holy city?
Beneath a sandalwood tree.
Who failed the trials to become human?
The tiger.
What was the name of the first kingdom of Korea?
Kochoson (Old Choson)
What mysterious object did Hwanung bring with him to earth?
Hwanung brought with him 3 heavenly seals, that were mysterious in nature.
What did Hwanung do while on earth?
Hwanung either taught or took charge of 360 areas of responsibility.
Who was praying to become humans?
The bear and tiger.
What did Tangun do once he retired from ruling Choson?
Tangun returned to Mount T'aebaek to become a mountain god.
How many loyal subjects of heaven were sent to help Hwanung?
3000 loyal subjects were sent to help Hwanung.
What was the only food the tiger and bear can eat?
Some mugwort and twenty cloves of garlic.
What title did Tangun earn through his vital actions in establishing much of Korea
Legendary Founder or "father".
How is the Korean creation myth different from the other creation myths?
Earth already existed and humans already lived on earth.
Which 3 ministers were sent down to earth to help Hwanung.
The 3 ministers are, earl of wind, the master of rain, and the master of clouds.
What did the tiger and bear have to do to become human?
Shunning sunlight and eating only the food given by Hwanung.
Who is Ungyo?
The bear.