The ‘thunder-axe’ is a term that was used during the Joseon Dynasty for stone axes that were supposedly found where lightning had struck the ground. Believed to have been used by the god of thunder and lightning, these heavenly objects were presented to the Joseon king as offerings from the people, since they were seen to have great power in warding off evil spirits, and were regarded as a cure-all.
The National Museum of Korea holds a special exhibition "On the Thunder-axe: Traditional Understanding of Prehistoric Stone Tools in Korea."

When	Apr.19~Jul.03, 2016
Location	The National Museum of Korea Special Exhibition Gallery 137 Seobinggo-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, 04383, Republic of Korea
Transportation	** By subway Take Line 4 or the Jungang Line (Munsan-Yongmun) to Ichon Station. Go out Exit 2, and walk 150m towards Yongsan Family Park. ** By bus - The Blue Bus #400 Seobinggo-dong Community Service Center → Seobinggo Station → National Museum of Korea (or Yongsan Family Park) → Ichon Station → Yongsan District Tax Office → Yongsan Technical High School - The Blue Bus #502 Isu Bridge → Seobinggo Station → National Museum of Korea (or Yongsan Family Park) → Ichon Station → Yongsan District Tax Office → Yongsan Technical High School
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