Gangsi
The Gangsi is a river spirit from Korean folklore, particularly associated with the southern regions of the Korean Peninsula. Described as a merman-like being, the Gangsi controls the movements of fish and the bounty of freshwater fisheries, making it a figure of great importance to fishing communities. In Korean folk religion, water spirits like the Gangsi are classified as 'sin' (deities) of intermediate rank, capable of both blessing and punishing humans depending on how they are treated. The Gangsi tradition reflects Korea's deep cultural connection to its rivers and the importance of main