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Arang

The wronged spirit of Miryang who appears until the truth of her death is heard.

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Tradition

Arang appears before a new magistrate after being killed unjustly. The case is uncovered, the culprit punished, and the unresolved grievance laid to rest.

Legacy

The legend belongs especially to Miryang, though details vary. Its ghost seeks an answer to a human crime rather than harm for its own sake.

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