38A-Korean Literature: Crossing the Threshold
Myths and Legends
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The Dragon's Head
A Korean minister had a dream where he was eaten by a dragon. Dragons and Korean culture are generally seen as a good omen. A dream with a dragon then is a sign of great fortune to come. Like the wish on your birthday, though, you can't tell anyone or else it might not happen. He didn't know what the dream meant, but there might be a way to help it along. After waking his wife from her sleep, he told her that he would like to become one with her in a decorous manner. The 19-year-old maid who brought him tea looked up when she heard someone enter their room. She said sorry for bringing tea without looking at
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