A jangseung (Korean: 장승) or village guardian is a Korean totem pole usually made of wood. Jangseungs were traditionally placed at the edges of villages to mark village boundaries and frighten away demons. They were also worshipped as village tutelary deities.

Jangseung: Spirit Poles of Korea 11/21/2011 Matthew Benuska, www.KAHS.org 23 How to Make a Jangseung •Step 3: Top the Pole (Female) – Use Black Construction Paper – Trace and Cut Jangseung Headdress Pattern – Glue Long Part to Top of Tube in the Back – Long Part of Headdress Hangs Down – Fold Over Top of Tube and Glue Sides of ...

2024年7月13日 · Standing tall at the entrance of Korean villages, the Jangseung is a unique and fascinating symbol of Korean culture. These wooden totem poles, often painted in vibrant colors and adorned with intricate carvings, are much more than just decorative elements.

Jangseung are extraordinary, striking statues that stand as protectors over the Korean people, sheltering them from harm in their villages and on roads far away. A jangseung or village guardian is a Korean totem pole usually made of wood, sometimes made of stone and bearing some resemblance to the dolhareubangs of Jeju Island.

2024年7月14日 · Imagine a towering wooden figure standing at the entrance of a village in Korea. This is no ordinary statue; it is a Jangseungnam, a Korean totem pole that has guarded villages and protected people for centuries. These mystical figures are believed to be powerful guardians, warding off evil spirits and ensuring the well-being of the community.

2015年2月11日 · Jangseung, which dates back to the Three Kingdoms (1st century B.C.- A.D. 7th century), served as tutelary deities for villagers, who prayed for protection from evil spirits and disease.

2023年5月24日 · Jangseung (tiếng hàn: 장승) là cột gỗ vật tổ của Hàn Quốc và thường được dựng ở cổng làng như những vị thần bảo hộ cộng đồng dân cư của cả làng. Thông thường Jangseung có cặp mắt lồi, chiếc mũi phồng to, hàm răng nhô ra ngoài và đội mũ.

2008年1月31日 · Usually presented as a pair ― a male and female general ― these are ``jangseung'' or Korean traditional totem poles. With enlarged eyes, a bulbous nose and buckteeth, most jangseung express...

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2025年2月16日 · Jangseung in front of Koma Station in Saitama Prefecture, Japan . Jangseung is a folk culture unique to Korea, but it also exists in several places in Japan. In Japan, jangseungs are mainly called shogun filial pyo (General’s mark, 将軍標), and these shogun filial piety were, of course, established in modern times.