•At this time, a female bear living in a cave, prayed to the heavenly prince that she be allowed to become human.
•Eventually her wish was granted, and then she prayed to have a child. This too was granted, and her child, a son, named Dangun, became the first king of Korea.
•Dangunwas also the first mu or shaman. As king, he prayed to the gods on behalf of his people.