고려시대 안동지역 ‘삼공신三功臣’ 신사神祠의 기원과 성격

Abstract

The current understanding of Taesamyo (太師廟) in Andong is centered around the deed of Three Meritorious Retainers and the resulting promotion of Gochang-goon to Andong-bu. However, the original understanding of the Three Retainers’ significance and the nature of their temple until 1425 greatly differed from that of the present days. Throughout the Joseon Dynasty, The Three Meritorious Retainers’ Temple existed in the current location, which consisted the office area Busa (府司) administered by the local official Hyangli. Its location signifies that its character resembled that of the Bugeundang religion prompted by the Hyangli group. However, it is likely that the Three Retainers in Goryo period functioned as the patron gods of the central city of Andong area. Their temple also possibly enshrined female deity as well as the male Three Retainers. The ruling Hyangli class, which was the descendant of the Three Retainers, administered the ritual for them and thus secured the authority to lead the local society.