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Goryeo was a Korean dynasty founded by Wang Geon in 918 and in control of the Korean Peninsula by 936. It gave Korea the name used in many modern languages and is associated with the development of distinctive celadon ceramics, the growth of Buddhist institutions, and the production of the Tripitaka Koreana, a large set of Buddhist texts carved onto 81,258 woodblocks. The dynasty ruled until 1392 and is studied as a period of medieval Korean history.
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Who founded the Goryeo dynasty?
Wang Geon founded Goryeo in 918. The dynasty controlled the Korean Peninsula by 936.
How did Korea get its name in many modern languages?
The name Goryeo is the source of “Korea” in many modern languages. Foreign forms of the dynasty’s name continued to shape the country’s name long after the dynasty ended.
What is Goryeo celadon known for?
Goryeo is strongly associated with distinctive celadon ceramics. These green-glazed wares are among the dynasty’s best-known artistic achievements.
What role did Buddhism play in Goryeo?
Buddhist institutions grew during the Goryeo period and became an important part of the dynasty’s religious and cultural life. The dynasty is therefore remembered for both its political unification and its Buddhist heritage.
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