오키나와 석감당의 풍수적 해석과 특징

Abstract

This study intends to analyze the tradition and application course of Okinawa ishiganto(石敢當) in order to compare it with stone tower(石塔) of Korean fengshui(風水). The purpose is to demonstrate that fengshui originated in China & propagated to each Southeast Asian country was selectively spread and developed depending on different conditions of each country in the application course through such analysis. Ishiganto has been built at unfavorable place near house in China since ancient time to prevent diverse bad force. There is no culture of ishiganto in Korea. However, the function of stone towers in Korea is same to that of ishiganto in that they are built at the entrance or empty place of village in order to prevent misfortune. The outcome of the above study is as follows First, ishiganto of Okinawa and stone tower culture of Korea are the difference in applying fengshui theory transmitted from China. Second, stone tower in Korea is the object of belief. However, ishiganto of Okinawa is not the object of belief. Third, stone tower in Korea is mixed with other Bibo(裨補). However, ishiganto of Okinawa shows simplicity by which letters are inscribed. Fourth, stone tower in Korea interprets fengshui of village mainly in accordance with grave fengshui. Then, it judges on the basis of form theory. However, the principal purpose of ishiganto of Okinawa is to prevent the collision of road and houses mainly on the basis of dwellings in accordance with housing fengshui theory. Fifth, stone tower in Korea is collective fengshui installed mainly in the community viewpoint of village or specific location. However, ishiganto of Okinawa is the reflection of ‘individual fengshui’ which is installed around individual dwellings. Sixth, stone towers in Korea have double-sidedness which prevents good luck in the village from escaping out and blocks external bad luck. However, ishiganto of Okinawa has unifaciality which blocks external bad luck caused by geographic property, island. In conclusion, fengshui stone originated in China&propagated to Korea and Okinawa is based on the difference in fengshui theory accepted by each country. Further, it was selectively and discriminatorily applied in accordance with characteristics of each country. Therefore, the new direction of fengshui study may be presented later given that fengshui is differently applied not by absolute standard but by relative standard.