고소설 천문화소 ‘太乙’의 서사적 수용 양상과 의미

Abstract

In this paper, 'Taeul' treated in cosmology or religious thoughts is discussed in terms of a literary material. The imagery of Taeul has been changed in the passage of historical time. Considering the process of transition in cosmological and religious aspects, the former Taeul has transformed in three phases: 'the highest divinity→disaster relief God in the human world→ an amulet'. Religious, especially, in the taoist speculation, the imagery of Taeul has changed from the highest divinity into a personal God and finally into the name of divine drug and an amulet. This explains that Teaul, as and astronomical and cosmic concept, has satisfied the course of formalization throughout the process of the religious deification, and the ensuing concrete and personal imagery required as an object of religious ceremonies. Furthermore, the imagery of deified and personified Teaul has been widened to symbolizing the place of ceremonies and the divine power of the object. Many Korean old novels accepted as a literary material, and the aspect runs thus: First, heaven-previous life forming ontological base of the male character. Second, the linkage place and the name of a guardian amulet. Third, the material contributing the realization of an existence value. Through this we can confirm four facts. First, the philosophical speculation of God and men's correspondence spreaded with Teaul as the center is connected to the imagery of a heroic figure that people want. Second, based on the civilianized thought of Teaul giving birth to Yaneui, the place for memorial services of Teaul is connected to the meeting place of male and female figures. Third, the divine power for poor relief of Taeul is linked to the healing power saving neglected people. Lastly, the imagery making the value and the pride of womanhood is created. It shows that the acceptance of Taeul not only remains in descriptive technique but also aims at humanized method including enjoying readers' minds.