장신구에 나타난 주술적 상징에 관한 연구

Abstract

From the beginning of the human history incantation has been with man, performing alterations with the periodical phases of society. With these changes the mental property of magical prescriptions has made the concept of magic very complex and abstract into modern age. Throughout the history the jewelry connected closely with human consciousness and the amulets have become the materialized agents of human magical activities, the manufacture of which has been matured into one way of distinct human expressions. This thesis is intended to grasp 'the spiritual meanings of Jewelry and amulets of magical effects' which can be classified into three groups : instruments of survival, objects of worship, and means for human maintenance of humanity. In conclusion the function of the jewelry of incantation with psychological function must be set store by encouraged as it contributes to the recovery of human dignity and the importance of human existence and mental stability.