Milyang Yongnamru and Arang Legend

Have you ever had the chance to see the Korean drama, "Arang and the Magistrate"? 

Arang is a figure in the folklore of the Miryang area of Korea. 

According to the legend, she was the daughter of a magistrate of Miryang during the Joseon Dynasty. 

Her wicked nanny conspired to have a servant Baekga seize her at night and rape her; however, she resisted and Baekga stabbed her to death.

 Her father, thinking she had eloped with a stranger, resigned his position in shame. Thereafter, whenever a new magistrate was appointed Arang's corpse would appear; soon no-one would take the position. At last a bold man named Yi Sang-sa was appointed to the post, and he promised Arang's ghost that he would avenge her. He had Baekga seized and executed. Thereafter, her spirit ceased to trouble the town.

The background of the legend is the Yongnamru Milyang.

This is the Arangsa shrine, where people come to pray for Arang's innocent death. 

 

Festivals are held every year as well

 to pray and wish  Arang for Milyang and its citizens' well being 

This is a painted picture of what Arang might have looked like in the legend. 

Here is the entrance to Yongnamru. there are several shrines and temple to visit, 

Arangsa shrine is one of them. 

The steps here are bit unique~

After going over all the steps? 

There is an entrance like this. 

Here is the front of Yongnamru. 

The inside of Yongnamru is a wide open space 

and is a great spot to rest during summers. 

Haetae and General statue is believed to

 protect the surrounding areas from harm. 

This is the way to the Arangsa Shrine 

follow the stairs

There is the Arangsa temple

When visiting Milyang, don't forget to come to Yongnamru and 

see the Arang legend yourself~~