Talismans and Amulets

 Bujeok (부적 符籍) are amulets and talismans that Korean Shamans make for clients for protection from misfortune, healing, prosperity and good fortune. These are typically inscribed in red letters on yellow paper (both "good luck" colors), and they can be placed in the home or carried on the person. The background color of the paper Bujeok amulets is normally yellow because that is the color that repels evil spirits, and the designs are inscribed in red ink which represents blood and fire, thus symbolizing life and human emotions. Although the designs may look like Chinese characters, they are "spirit writings" that can be interpreted only by the Mudang, but they also sometimes contain within the overall design some actual Chinese characters. Here are some examples of these talismans.

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