『三國遺事』 災異 관련 기사의 기초적 검토

Abstract

This paper analyzed the records related to disasters and extraordinary events(災異), which caused important political and social changes in ancient history, mainly focusing on the articles in 『The Memorabilia of the Three Kingdoms(Samgukyusa)』. 『Samgukyusa』 tells us that various disasters and extraordinary events occurred. However, the frequency of ocurrence is quite small compared to 『The History of the Three Kingdoms(Samguksagi)』. In addition, disasters such as lightning strikes, earthquakes, and droughts were recorded in relation to Buddhism more often than those recorded in 『Samguksagi』. Next, several features are found in the articles on extraordinary events. A number of articles on extraordinary events were recorded in relation to celestial phenomena. That is, there were many unusual occurrences related to the sun, the moon and stars. There were also a considerable number of extraordinary events associated with animals. Most of the articles on extraordinary events recorded in 『Samgukyusa』 are significant in that they are not found in the articles of 『Samguksagi』. Furthermore, unusual events occurred in certain areas and places. Specifically, according to the records, they occurred in the royal capital and in temples. This seems to be related to the fact that the author of 『Samgukyusa』 is Il-yeon. The articles related to disasters and extraordinary events recorded in 『Samgukyusa』 inform several points. In particular, the records in 『Samgukyusa』 show that Buddhism played a significant role in responding to disasters and extraordinary events. In addition, the activities of Uisang and Gyeongheung show how monks perceived disasters and extraordinary events. Next, the records on ‘寂忍禪師碑’ and ‘新羅 壽昌郡護國城八角登樓記’ show that monks connected to the clan and local government responded independently to disasters and extraordinary events without the help of the central government during the late Silla Dynasty. In this regard, even though there are many records related to disasters and extraordinary events in 『Samguksagi』, attention should also be paid to the records in 『Samgukyusa』. Thus, a review of these articles on disasters and extraordinary related to Buddhism will help analyze political and social changes through disasters and extraordinary events in the future.