황해도 무당 신복의 종교적 성격과 기능-1980년대 이후 신복 및 제작자와 이용자를 중심으로-

Abstract

This study examines the religious nature and function of the shaman's shinbok(the clothes of gods) in Hwanghaedo in the Incheon area since the 1980s. And the religious activities seen in the producers and users surrounding them. Shaman's shinbok expresses gods, functions as a body of gods, acts as a medium of the divine will and potential of spiritual power. Shaman's shinbok reflects the world view and structure of shamanism such as yeonghyun(the expression of the spirit), dasinkgan(the idea that there are various gods), harmony and equality and reappearance of everyday life. The producers of shinbok regularly put the rice cake and perform rites every month and are careful not to get anything that is not good in shinbok. They accept shaman's demands when making shinbok. They also experience religious experiences themselves. The shaman gets shinbok according to god's will. Shamans and clients express their sincerity by giving shinbok to gods. Shaman's shinbok is stronger than the shaman's other tools to replace god's body. When placing shinbok in the house, the shamans consider their use for god's character and religious activities.