Myth & folk traditions · Folktale
Gureongdeongdeong Sinseonbi
The serpent bridegroom in a tale of a broken promise and a difficult reunion.
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Born in a snake’s form, Sinseonbi sheds his skin after marriage and becomes a man. When the skin is burned and the promise surrounding it is broken, he leaves.
Legacy
His wife’s search drives much of the tale that follows. Versions differ in how the loss happens and what trials bring the couple together again.