Gwimyeon- Korean ArtifactArtifact

Also known as: 귀면 and 鬼面

Domains

architectural protectionwarding

Symbols

grinning faceroof tilesingle horn

Description

Decorative roof tiles bearing the grinning, horned face of a dokkaebi, placed on the eaves of Korean palaces, temples, and important buildings. Rather than repelling dokkaebi, gwimyeon invite their protective power to frighten away other supernatural threats.

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