Korean learner dictionary

환웅

hwanung · Hwanwoong

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 601785

Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 화눙

1.
단군 신화에 나오는 인물로 천제인 환인의 아들. 천부인 3개와 3천 명을 거느리고 하늘에서 내려와 세상을 다스렸으며, 웅녀와 결혼하여 단군을 낳았다고 한다.
English: Hwanwoong — A character in the Dangun myth, the son of Hwanung, the heavenly king. He came down from heaven with three heavenly women and 3,000 people to rule the world, and is said to have married Ungnyeo and given birth to Dangun.