영남지역 별신굿 춤에 나타난 ‘나무(木)’의 상징성 연구

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to examine the form of belief in sacred tree appearing in ancient myths and the symbolism of 'tree' in the Byeolsingut dances of Namhaean and Donghanan of the Yeongnam region, and to reveal the relationship. The symbolism of the ‘tree’ appears in the worship of the Shindansoo in Dangun mythology of Gojoseon, Moksooshin at the Ritual of Dongmaeng of the ancient Korean kingdom of Goguryeo, and Sotdae of the ancient Korean kingdom Mahan that appear in ancient mythology. This belief in sacred tree can also be found in the byeolsingut dance. First of all, in the case of Namhaean Byeolsingut, Seonangdae built on a gutpan, Songsin dance performed at Georigut, Deulmaji Dangsangut, Ilwolmaji, Golmaegut, bujeong-gut, Gamangut, Jeseokgut, Seonwanggut, Yongwang-gut, Big-gut(Son-gut, hwansaengtan-il) dances with a hand held, and the Daejae of Son-gut. In the case of Donghaean Byeolsingut, you can find it in the Shindae(神代) built on the gutpan, the dance of raising one's hand to Sonnim-gut of Naedang-gut and the Simcheong-gut of Oedang-gut, and the dance of moving dragons in Yeongsanmaji of Oedang-gut. As such, the ancient belief in sacred tree had a similar context to the symbolism of the ‘tree’ in the Byeolsingut dances of Namhaean and Donghanan. The belief in sacred tree, which has been worshiped as an intermediary between gods and humans, and heaven and earth, appeared in mythical form and joined in forming the foundation of ancient shaman arts culture. This is reflected in today's Byeolsingut dance as well. Understanding the byeolsingut dance through the belief of the ancient sacred tree could help us understand Korea's shamanl arts culture in a more meaningful way.