서울 마을굿의 존재 양상과 가치

Abstract

This article considers how Seoul maeulgut (the exorcism performed for the peace and richness of the village) remains now and then suggests the value of it. First of all, reporting that presently in Seoul, 22 Bugundang and 20 Dodang remain, this paper suggests that the distribution of those differs by regions. Although the kinds are different, Bugundanggut and Dodanggut both have the following common features. First, there are persons in charge of the gut. Second, they have the core symbol. Third, the structure of gutgeori is the same. Fourth, the music and dance are similar. For these common features, Seoul maeulgut belongs to the same category. And the value of that Seoul maeulgut is as written below: first of all, it shows cultural diversity. Since Bugundanggut based on a city’s industrial culture and Dodanggut grounded on a rural area’s agricultural culture show different characteristics, it shows the diversity of Seoul maeulgut. Moreover, because the gut culture centering around the subjugated class and the gut culture centering around the ruling class exist separately, this also shows diversity. Third, Seoul maeulgut combines the divine space with the secular space, and it shows the features of play and ritual at the same time. This can be said to be the feast. Lastly, Seoul maeulgut lets the residents find their own identity with its core symbol. Based on the diverse meanings and value, Seoul maeulgut is still transmitted as one of the representatives of traditional culture in Seoul.