Folklore religion- Religions in Korea were divided into three
large categories: Shamanism, worship of the house god and worship of the
village god. Shamanism is a religion centered around shamans and can be
largely divided into "kang-sin-mu" and hereditary shaman. The name of
shaman differed by region and praying method. Worshipping of the house
god was generally observed by performing ritual services to house site god,
three gods governing childbirth, ancestor god, house master god, the god of
earth, toilet god, and dragon god were performed. Worshipping of the
village god was observed by performing ritual service for the god who
guards the village. A shrine of the mountain god, Sansindang, was built on
the hill at the back of the village and a tomb of prosperity was placed in front
of the village to pray for prosperity, expulsion of misfortune, and happiness.
Lifelong rites were performed at different stages of life to signify acquisition
of a new position and the change of one's role in society. Ancestor memorial
services were performed for commemorating ancestors, unity and peaceful
harmony of the family and are divided into charae, kije, and myoje.