설화를 통해 본 도서민(島嶼民)의 소금장수 인식: 전남 도서지역 전승 자료를 대상으로

Abstract

This study aims to figure out the idea on the salt producer and sellers by peoplein the island areas where there were many salt production areas, and also to examinepeople’s awareness on salt merchants. There are a variety of descriptions on salt merchants in transmitted legends inthe island areas. People thought salt producers as those who needed heaven’s help,which reflected experiences or islanders in relation with salt production becausesalt production is highly related to weather. Salt sellers were depicted as thosewho satisfied sexual desire in the reality of life, and who manipulated informationobtained through their various experiences. Through those features, it might be said that salt merchants had two kinds ofimage: ‘information’ and ‘application’. They had various experiences as they werepeddlers, which became important resources for their benefits. They sometimes made‘undue profits’ through cornering distribution method, and sold salt stick whichwas the most important thing from them simply for economic profit. In conclusion,it is proved that transmitted legends in the island area recognized Information gainedthrough experience , through which to pursue their presence Isles.