Korean Sword Dances and Swastikas

The early religions of Korea were based around Shamans, who often employed dance performances as part of their rituals, including exorcisms. The Cheoyongmu was a part of a highly elaborate ritual performed at New Years, specifically for the royal court, and part of a much wider Korean mythology concerning the son of the Dragon King of the Eastern Sea. Robert Sepehr is an author, producer and anthropologist.