신라 단오고사의 양상과 성격

Abstract

In Korea, there is a custom of holding a rite at Dano. It is not known exactly when this custom had existed. So far, research on Dano Temple has omitted the origin of Dano Temple. However, in the Memorabilia of the Three Kingdoms (Samguk yusa), it is said that the rite was held on Dano Day. In general, both sa(祠) and sa(祀) in Chinese characters mean 'to perform ancestral rites', this shows that the rite was held on Dano Day from the Silla Dynasty. Originally, the fifth month of the fifth lunar month was not considered a good day in China, and Dano was called an evil day. The reason is that it is hot and humid at this time of year, causing various poisonous insects and diseases to flourish. That's why negative perceptions have arisen. This perception also appears to have been passed down to Silla in the Samguk Sagi and Gungyeyeoljeon. The seasonal characteristics of the fifth lunar month also affect the customs of Dano. In addition to the commonly known custom of washing hair on irises, in China, rituals were made to the gods, who cause warmth. These points are thought to have been passed down to Silla and influenced the creation of Dano Temple in Silla. In addition to these Chinese influences, the custom of sowing seeds in May of the Lunar New Year during the Samhan Era is thought to have influenced Dano-Gosa. This can be inferred from the fact that the contents of Dangosa that have been handed down to date include rituals to promote the growth of crops as agricultural rituals. In this way, Dano-Gosa seems to be a combination of the customs of Dano in China and the customs that have been passed down since the Samhan period. Therefore, it can be seen that it has been practiced since at least the Silla period as a ritual to prevent wealth and an agricultural ritual to pray for a good harvest.