Pulgasari: Difference between revisions
No edit summary |
No edit summary |
||
| (44 intermediate revisions by 14 users not shown) | |||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
{{ | {{Tab/new}} | ||
{{Kaiju Infobox | {{Kaiju Infobox | ||
|type1 =Dragon | |type1 =Dragon | ||
|type2 =Ground | |type2 =Ground | ||
| | |altimage =<tabs style="color:black; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> | ||
<tab name="1985">[[File:Pulgas.png|330px|Pulgasari in Pulgasari]]</tab> | |||
| | <tab name="1962">[[File:Bulgasari 1962.jpg|330px|Bulgasari in Bulgasari]]</tab> | ||
</tabs> | |||
|name =Pulgasari | |name =Pulgasari | ||
|species = | |subtitle =Giant Monster {{Nihongo|大怪獣|Daikaijū}}{{sup|[[Pulgasari (film)|PLG]]}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://eiga-chirashi.jp/view_item.php?titleid=3899|title=Giant Monster Pulgasari (大怪獣プルガサリ)|work=eiga-chirashi.jp|accessdate=8 July 2021}}</ref><br>Legendary Giant Monster<br>{{small|{{Nihongo|伝説の大怪獣|Densetsu no Daikaijū}}}}{{sup|[[Pulgasari (film)|PLG]]}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/プルガサリ-伝説の大怪獣-DVD/dp/B009G5GNME|title=プルガサリ~伝説の大怪獣~ [DVD<nowiki>]</nowiki>|work=Amazon|accessdate=8 July 2021}}</ref> | ||
|nicknames =Bulgasari, | |species =Giant resurrected human{{sup|[[Bulgasari (film)|BLG]]}};<br>animated rice figurine{{sup|[[Pulgasari (film)|PLG]]}} | ||
|forms = | |nicknames =Bulgasari, Bulgasali | ||
|allies =Ami {{ | |forms =Human form, Bulgasari{{sup|[[Bulgasari (film)|BLG]]}};<br>rice doll, infant, adult{{sup|[[Pulgasari (film)|PLG]]}} | ||
|enemies =King of the Goryeo | |allies =Ami (initially){{sup|[[Pulgasari (film)|PLG]]}} | ||
| | |enemies =King of the Goryeo dynasty{{sup|[[Pulgasari (film)|PLG]]}} | ||
|portrayed =[[Kenpachiro Satsuma]],<br>[[Masao Fukazawa]] {{ | |portrayed =[[Kenpachiro Satsuma]]{{sup|[[Pulgasari (film)|PLG]]}},<br>[[Masao Fukazawa]] (juvenile){{sup|[[Pulgasari (film)|PLG]]}} | ||
| | |debut =''[[Bulgasari (film)|Bulgasari]]'' (1962) | ||
|roar =[[File:Pulgasari Roar.mp3|180px|noicon]] | |last =''[[Pulgasari (film)|Pulgasari]]'' (1985) | ||
|roar ='''''[[Pulgasari (film)|Pulgasari]]''''':<br>[[File:Pulgasari Roar.mp3|180px|noicon]] | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''Pulgasari''' {{Nihongo|불가사리|Bulgasali}} is a | '''Pulgasari''', also spelled '''Bulgasari''' {{Nihongo|불가사리|Bulgasali}}, is a legendary creature from Korean mythology. There have been at least two films interpreting the character as a [[kaiju|giant monster]]: the [[1962]] South Korean film ''[[Bulgasari (film)|Bulgasari]]'', and the [[1985]] North Korean film ''[[Pulgasari (film)|Pulgasari]]'', the former now lost. | ||
{{TOC}} | {{TOC}} | ||
==Name== | |||
"Bulgasari" or "Pulgasari" {{Nihongo|불가사리|Bulgasali}} is the name of a legendary creature, originating from the Sino-Korean ''Bulgasal'', meaning "Impossible-to-Kill" ({{ruby|不|불}}{{ruby|可|가}}{{ruby|殺|살}}).<ref name="Culture">{{cite web|url=https://folkency.nfm.go.kr/kr/topic/detail/5534|title=불가사리(不可杀伊)|trans-title=Impossible-to-Kill|work=Encyclopedia of Korean Folk Culture|accessdate=24 August 2021}}</ref> ''Bulgasari'' can also be interpreted to mean "Killed-by-Fire" ({{ruby|火|불}}{{ruby|可|가}}{{ruby|殺|살}}) if a different set of homophonous Chinese characters are used.{{R|Culture}} "Pulgasari" is the way this name would be romanized in the [[wikipedia:McCune-Reischauer|McCune-Reischauer]] system, a [[wikipedia:Romanization of Korean (North)|variant]] of which is used as the official Korean romanization scheme in North Korea. The spelling "Bulgasari" or "Bulgasali," meanwhile, is derived from the [[wikipedia:Revised Romanization of Korean|Revised Romanization of Korean]] system, which is used in South Korea. In Japan, the monster from ''[[Pulgasari (film)|Pulgasari]]'' was referred to as プルガサリ (''Purugasari''), a transliteration of the former spelling. | |||
==Design== | ==Design== | ||
Pulgasari | Bulgasari's appearance, as seen from a few publicity photos, resembles a large humanoid creature with grey and bumpy skin. | ||
== | |||
Pulgasari was created when a small monster figurine created by a blacksmith came in contact with the blood of the blacksmith's daughter, giving rise to the horned monster. | In ''[[Pulgasari (film)|Pulgasari]]'', Pulgasari resembles a bull. He is exceedingly tall, and has a muscular body reminiscent of the [[wikipedia:Minotaur|Minotaur]]. He has long horns, and dark fur covering his body. His belly also appears to be protected by plates of gold-colored armor. | ||
==Origins== | |||
In ''[[Pulgasari (film)|Pulgasari]]'', Pulgasari was created when a small monster figurine created by a blacksmith came in contact with the blood of the blacksmith's daughter, giving rise to the horned monster. | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===''[[Bulgasari (film)|Bulgasari]]''=== | |||
After being murdered by traitors during the [[wikipedia:Goryeo|Goryeo]] dynasty, a skilled martial artist is resurrected as Bulgasari, a fearsome monster who consumes iron. | |||
===''[[Pulgasari (film)|Pulgasari]]''=== | ===''[[Pulgasari (film)|Pulgasari]]''=== | ||
In feudal Korea during the Goryeo | In feudal Korea during the Goryeo dynasty, an evil emperor rules the land with an iron fist. He sends the villagers into misery and poverty. All seems hopeless, until an old blacksmith was sent to prison for an unspecified reason. During his time at the jailhouse, he builds a small figure of a monster. When the small figure is splashed by the blood of the blacksmith's daughter Ami, it creates Pulgasari. Pulgasari starts eating metal, becoming bigger and stronger. Eventually, he becomes powerful enough to try to take on the emperor. The emperor's guards attempt to stop Pulgasari, but the creature is unaffected and kills them all. Pulgasari finally kills the emperor and ends his wrath. Unfortunately, Pulgasari's appetite for iron begins to hurt the villagers he once protected, as he must continue to feast on whatever iron they can find or else he'll die. Ami, unwilling to let her friend and people suffer any further, tricks Pulgasari into eating her, causing Pulgasari to dissolve, killing them both. | ||
==In | <!--==Abilities== | ||
===Iron diet=== | |||
To be added--> | |||
==Gallery== | |||
{{Main|Pulgasari/Gallery}} | |||
==In other languages== | |||
{{Other languages | {{Other languages | ||
|ja=プルガサリ ''Purugasari''|jameaning=Transcription of English name | |ja=プルガサリ ''Purugasari''|jameaning=Transcription of English name | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*Pulgasari's overall role and backstory in ''[[Pulgasari (film)|Pulgasari]]'' strongly resembles [[Daimajin]]: | |||
*Pulgasari's overall role and backstory | **Both [[kaiju]] are spirits that can take a physical form. | ||
**Both [[kaiju]] are spirits | |||
**Both Daimajin and Pulgasari appear in a medieval setting, and are prized by the common people. | **Both Daimajin and Pulgasari appear in a medieval setting, and are prized by the common people. | ||
**Both Daimajin and Pulgasari attack the bourgeoisie of said medieval setting. | **Both Daimajin and Pulgasari attack the bourgeoisie of said medieval setting. | ||
**After their work is done, both Daimajin and Pulgasari disappear, but not before threatening to cause chaos that affects the people who previously released them. | **After their work is done, both Daimajin and Pulgasari disappear, but not before threatening to cause chaos that affects the people who previously released them. | ||
*Another giant Bulgasari appeared in an episode of the South Korean televised puppet show ''Once Upon a Time''.<ref name="Puppet">{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXu78MDjXoo|title=[시청자기증영상] 옛날 옛날에 - 불가사리 마지막회 (1981년) - 기증자 이흥주님|author=옛날티비 : KBS Archive|date=1 April 2019|work=YouTube}}</ref> | |||
==See also== | |||
*[[Galgameth]] | |||
*[[Yonggary]] | |||
==References== | |||
{{Reflist}} | |||
{{Monsters}} | {{Monsters}} | ||
{{Comments}} | |||
{{Era|KAI}} | {{Era|KAI}} | ||
[[Category:Monsters]] | [[Category:Monsters]] | ||
[[Category:Non-Toho Monsters]] | [[Category:Non-Toho Monsters]] | ||
[[Category:Mystical Creatures]] | |||
[[Category:Reptiles]] | |||
Latest revision as of 19:26, 9 January 2024
| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pulgasari, also spelled Bulgasari (불가사리 Bulgasali), is a legendary creature from Korean mythology. There have been at least two films interpreting the character as a giant monster: the 1962 South Korean film Bulgasari, and the 1985 North Korean film Pulgasari, the former now lost.
Name
"Bulgasari" or "Pulgasari" (불가사리 Bulgasali) is the name of a legendary creature, originating from the Sino-Korean Bulgasal, meaning "Impossible-to-Kill" (
Design
Bulgasari's appearance, as seen from a few publicity photos, resembles a large humanoid creature with grey and bumpy skin.
In Pulgasari, Pulgasari resembles a bull. He is exceedingly tall, and has a muscular body reminiscent of the Minotaur. He has long horns, and dark fur covering his body. His belly also appears to be protected by plates of gold-colored armor.
Origins
In Pulgasari, Pulgasari was created when a small monster figurine created by a blacksmith came in contact with the blood of the blacksmith's daughter, giving rise to the horned monster.
History
Bulgasari
After being murdered by traitors during the Goryeo dynasty, a skilled martial artist is resurrected as Bulgasari, a fearsome monster who consumes iron.
Pulgasari
In feudal Korea during the Goryeo dynasty, an evil emperor rules the land with an iron fist. He sends the villagers into misery and poverty. All seems hopeless, until an old blacksmith was sent to prison for an unspecified reason. During his time at the jailhouse, he builds a small figure of a monster. When the small figure is splashed by the blood of the blacksmith's daughter Ami, it creates Pulgasari. Pulgasari starts eating metal, becoming bigger and stronger. Eventually, he becomes powerful enough to try to take on the emperor. The emperor's guards attempt to stop Pulgasari, but the creature is unaffected and kills them all. Pulgasari finally kills the emperor and ends his wrath. Unfortunately, Pulgasari's appetite for iron begins to hurt the villagers he once protected, as he must continue to feast on whatever iron they can find or else he'll die. Ami, unwilling to let her friend and people suffer any further, tricks Pulgasari into eating her, causing Pulgasari to dissolve, killing them both.
Gallery
- Main article: Pulgasari/Gallery.
In other languages
| ||||||||
Japanese
Trivia
- Pulgasari's overall role and backstory in Pulgasari strongly resembles Daimajin:
- Both kaiju are spirits that can take a physical form.
- Both Daimajin and Pulgasari appear in a medieval setting, and are prized by the common people.
- Both Daimajin and Pulgasari attack the bourgeoisie of said medieval setting.
- After their work is done, both Daimajin and Pulgasari disappear, but not before threatening to cause chaos that affects the people who previously released them.
- Another giant Bulgasari appeared in an episode of the South Korean televised puppet show Once Upon a Time.[4]
See also
References
This is a list of references for Pulgasari. These citations are used to identify the reliable sources on which this article is based. These references appear inside articles in the form of superscript numbers, which look like this: [1]
|
Comments
Showing 39 comments. When commenting, please remain respectful of other users, stay on topic, and avoid role-playing and excessive punctuation. Comments which violate these guidelines may be removed by administrators.
|
