Budoji
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Budoji is a narrative literature about the ancient Korean history written by Bak Je-sang (박제상) during the period of King Nulji
of Silla
. In 1953, his descendant, Bak Geum (박금), published the book, however, the original version has been unidentified. The published version of the current Budoji is a restored version based on his memorial to the original Budoji. Therefore, it is not thought generally as historical materials.
.
, Hwanung
, received the Cheonbusamin from his father, and established the Budō
. Budoji describes the achievement of Hwanung during the era in this chapter.
is the son of Hwanung
. Imgeom also received Cheonbusamin from his father, and then established the state called Gojoseon
.
after the destruction of Gojoseon. Mahan
was located in the north, Byeonhan was located in the south and Jinhan was located in the east. Then, Baekje
succeeded Byeonhan and Goguryeo
succeeded Mahan
and Silla
succeeded Jinhan.
Nulji of Silla
Nulji was the nineteenth king of Silla, one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea. He was the son of King Naemul and Lady Boban, who was the daughter of King Michu....
of Silla
Silla
Silla was one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea, and one of the longest sustained dynasties in...
. In 1953, his descendant, Bak Geum (박금), published the book, however, the original version has been unidentified. The published version of the current Budoji is a restored version based on his memorial to the original Budoji. Therefore, it is not thought generally as historical materials.
The Era of Mago
The first era of Korean history is called Mago(마고,麻故). Budoji states that there were four Heavenly people, who were Hwanggung(황궁, 黃穹), Baekso(백소,白巢), Cheonggung(청궁,靑穹) and Heukso(흑소,黑巢). The mother of Hwanggung and Cheonggung was Gungheui(궁희, 穹姬), and the mother of Baekso and Heukso was Soheui(소희,巢姬). The mother of Gungheui and Soheui was Mago. It is said that Mago, Soheui and Gungheui, bore children without a father.The Era of Budo
This chapter describes the historical story about the four Heavenly people of Hwanggung, Baekso, Cheonggung and Heukso. The first son of Hwanggung, Yuin (유인,有因), received Cheonbusamin (천부삼인, 天符三印), and then he bequeathed the Cheonbusamin to HwaninHwanin
Hwanin, or "Divine Regent" is a figure in Korean mythology. In the traditional Dangun mythology he is portrayed as the Emperor of Heaven himself, with his son Hwanung 환웅 and his grandson Dangun being the mythical founder of Korea...
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The Era of Hwanung
The son of HwaninHwanin
Hwanin, or "Divine Regent" is a figure in Korean mythology. In the traditional Dangun mythology he is portrayed as the Emperor of Heaven himself, with his son Hwanung 환웅 and his grandson Dangun being the mythical founder of Korea...
, Hwanung
Hwanung
Hwanung is an important figure in the mythological origins of Korea. He plays a central role in the story of Dangun Wanggeom , the legendary founder of Gojoseon, the first kingdom of Korea. Hwanung is the son of Hwanin , the "Lord of Heaven"...
, received the Cheonbusamin from his father, and established the Budō
Budo
is a Japanese term describing martial arts. In English, it is used almost exclusively in reference to Japanese martial arts.-Etymology:Budō is a compound of the root bu , meaning war or martial; and dō , meaning path or way. Specifically, dō is derived from the Buddhist Sanskrit mārga...
. Budoji describes the achievement of Hwanung during the era in this chapter.
The Era of Gojoseon
It is described that Imgeom or DangunDangun
Dangun Wanggeom was the legendary founder of Gojoseon, the first Korean kingdom, around present-day Liaoning, Manchuria, and the Korean Peninsula. He is said to be the "grandson of heaven", and to have founded the kingdom in 2333 BC...
is the son of Hwanung
Hwanung
Hwanung is an important figure in the mythological origins of Korea. He plays a central role in the story of Dangun Wanggeom , the legendary founder of Gojoseon, the first kingdom of Korea. Hwanung is the son of Hwanin , the "Lord of Heaven"...
. Imgeom also received Cheonbusamin from his father, and then established the state called Gojoseon
Gojoseon
Gojoseon was an ancient Korean kingdom. Go , meaning "ancient," distinguishes it from the later Joseon Dynasty; Joseon, as it is called in contemporaneous writings, is also romanized as Chosŏn....
.
From Samhan to Three kingdoms of Korea
This chapter describes SamhanSamhan
The Samhan period of Korean history comprises confederacies of Mahan, Jinhan, and Byeonhan in central and southern Korean peninsula, during the final century BCE and the early centuries CE....
after the destruction of Gojoseon. Mahan
Mahan
Mahan may refer to:*Mahan confederacy, chiefdoms in ancient Korea*Mahan, Iran, a city in Kerman province*Mahan District, an administrative subdivision of Kerman Province*Iranian male first name*Mahan Air, an airline based in Kerman province...
was located in the north, Byeonhan was located in the south and Jinhan was located in the east. Then, Baekje
Baekje
Baekje or Paekche was a kingdom located in southwest Korea. It was one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea, together with Goguryeo and Silla....
succeeded Byeonhan and Goguryeo
Goguryeo
Goguryeo or Koguryŏ was an ancient Korean kingdom located in present day northern and central parts of the Korean Peninsula, southern Manchuria, and southern Russian Maritime province....
succeeded Mahan
Mahan
Mahan may refer to:*Mahan confederacy, chiefdoms in ancient Korea*Mahan, Iran, a city in Kerman province*Mahan District, an administrative subdivision of Kerman Province*Iranian male first name*Mahan Air, an airline based in Kerman province...
and Silla
Silla
Silla was one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea, and one of the longest sustained dynasties in...
succeeded Jinhan.