韓․中 麻姑 敍事의 스토리텔링 전략

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to explore the direction of cultural storytelling for the Korean-Chinese Mago narrative in order to revitalize Mago in the modern age. First, the potential for success of the Korean-Chinese Mago narrative as a cultural content was examined. Firstly, Mago is a rare female protagonist in classical narratives. With the characteristics of a creator and a guardian deity, Mago is suitable for embodying progressive women in the present day. Secondly, Mago is a universal narrative in Korean, Chinese, and Japanese East Asia, giving it significant expandability. Thirdly, the Mago narrative revitalizes the value of ecological spirit, which is an urgent issue worldwide. Fourthly, Mago can create attractive characters by embodying both young women and grandmothers. Next, the relevance and characteristics of the Korean-Chinese Mago were explored. The Chinese Mago and the Korean Mago grandmother were not entirely separate. After the Chinese Mago was accepted in Korea, she became known as Mago grandmother and, in combination with the Korean giant grandmother folktale, the strong giant Mago grandmother was born. Based on this, the characteristics of the mermaid, such as the name, appearance, activity space, and relationship with humans, were summarized. Although the Chinese Mago and the Korean Mago grandmother differed in appearance and activity space, they shared the common aspect of living apart from humans. Based on the characteristics of Mago, the elements of Mago to be implemented in storytelling were examined. First, in terms of characters, the gentle and wise young Mago and the powerful and versatile grandmother Mago images can become new and creative characters that deviate from the existing typical characters. Next, the abilities of Mago were examined. Compared to other characters in classical literature, Mago possessed various and extraordinary abilities, even surpassing men. Thirdly, the conflict structure of the Mago narrative was considered from three perspectives. If the Mago story, which is a common narrative among Korea, China, and Japan, is implemented through cultural storytelling, it will be a valuable opportunity to introduce the attractiveness of our mythology and culture worldwide. The Mago narrative can be an alternative mythology that presents the path of human life and civilization. We need to revive the benevolent spirit of Mago, who created all kinds of natural phenomena on Earth, and strive to find a balance between nature and humanity. Furthermore, through the powerful and capable Mago grandmother, we can redefine the image of grandmothers and contemplate a society where men and women coexist equally.