Step into the legendary past of ancient Korea with a deep dive into the Samguk Yusa ('Memorabilia of the Three Kingdoms'). This fascinating text, compiled by the Buddhist monk Iryeon in the late 13th century, isn't your typical dry historical chronicle. While it covers the history and events of the Three Kingdoms period (Goguryeo, Baekje, and Silla) and beyond, its true value lies in its preservation of what the official histories often left out: myths, legends, folklore, and a rich tapestry of Buddhist tales.Unlike the more rational approach of the Samguk Sagi, the Samguk Yusa embraces the wondrous and the strange. You'll encounter origin stories, tales of miraculous events, and the lives of revered monks and devout laypeople.Discover:The earliest surviving account of the Dangun legend, detailing the mythical founding of Gojoseon, the first Korean kingdom.The poignant morality tale of Chosin's Dream, where a monk experiences a lifetime of love and hardship in a single night.The story of Lady Suro, a woman so beautiful she was captured by dragons and water spirits.References to Hyangga, ancient Korean folk songs written using a unique phonetic system, preserving early forms of the language.Compiled during a time of significant turmoil, likely under Mongol influence, the Samguk Yusa offers unique insights into the beliefs, customs, and cultural identity of ancient Koreans. It highlights the profound influence of Buddhism, from the arrival of monks and the construction of temples and iconic stone pagodas, to its role in government and its impact on daily life.While some of its stories may seem fantastical, scholars note the text's reliability in reproducing its source material, making it an invaluable resource for understanding ancient Korea.Tune in to explore the "left facts" and extraordinary narratives that make the Samguk Yusa a foundational text in Korean literature and history.References"Ancient Korean Costume Speculated on the Samguk-yusa". (n.d.). [Source/Journal Name and details not provided in excerpt]. Cartwright, M. (2016a, November 15). Buddhism in Ancient Korea. World History Encyclopedia. Cartwright, M. (2016b, October 26). Samguk Yusa. World History Encyclopedia. Choe, K. (2014). Silla Art and the Silk Road. International Journal of Korean History, 19(1), 1-21.Digital Library of Korean Literature (LTI Korea). (n.d.). 삼국유사 [Samguk Yusa]. Ilyon. (2016). Samguk Yusa: Legends and History of the Three Kingdoms of Ancient Korea. Olympia Press. (Original translation by Ha Tae-Hung and Grafton K. Mintz in 1972).Iryŏn. (1993). Excerpts from Iryŏn’s Memorabilia of the Three Kingdoms (Samguk yusa): The Tangun Legend. In P. H. Lee (Ed.), Sourcebook of Korean Civilization, vol. 1 (pp. 6-7). Columbia University Press.Kihl, T. (n.d.). The Significance, Various Manifestations and Roles of Kwanŭm Tales as Found in Samguk Yusa. Nam, D.-s. (2007). Characteristics of Samguk Yusa(三國遺事) as an Historical Text. Korean Journal of Buddhist Studies, 16, 45-70.New World Encyclopedia. (n.d.). Samguk Yusa. Prorok, C. V. (2022). Three Kingdoms Period Forms Korean Culture. EBSCO Research Starters.TKD Digital Library. (n.d.). Dan-Gun. University of Hawai'i Press. (2025). Vestiges of the Three Kingdoms of Ancient Korea: A Translation of the Samguk yusa.Wikipedia. (n.d.). Samguk sagi. 위키백과. (n.d.). 삼국유사.

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