秦氏의 渡來傳承과 후예씨족의 활동

Abstract

The Uyu kingdom (優由國) in Uljin in the latter half of the fifth century was under military pressure from Silla, which made a faction of its ruling power move to the Japanese islands. These migrants were called the "Hata," and their name derived from the place name. Their origin is estimated to be "Padan" (波旦), as recorded on the Bongpyeong monument of Silla. Hata no Sakenokimi (秦酒公), who sought asylum in the Japanese islands, leading the Hata descent group accumulated wealth by paying tribute to the Japanese royal court based on his sericulture and weaving techniques. Hata no Otsuchi, who is thought to be the son of Hata no Sakenokimi (秦大津父), exercised dominant control over the trade network of producing and selling sericulture and fabrics as the head of the Hata descent group. As state finances increased thanks to the introduction of new techniques and production based upon them, the Japanese royal court appointed Otsuchi as Minister of Finance. Hata no Kawakatsu (秦河勝) built a large bank in the Kazurano area and engaged in flourishing activities in the realms of diplomacy and the military. As a close associate of Prince Shōtoku, he established Koryuji and performed diplomatic duties. The Hata clan grew to be the largest clan of Japan at the national level. The background of their growth was their strong consciousness as the same clan promoted through the Osake Shrine (大辟神社) where they worshiped their ancestral spirit.