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A Study on the Oral Transmission of Domi in Samguksaki - In Particular on its Variation in the Chungnam Province of Korea

Jeong Jeho 1

1극동대학교

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ABSTRACT

This research examines the version of the Domi myth which comes from Boryeong, located in the Chungnam region. The Chungnam version of the Domi myth features several distinctive elements vis-à-vis other versions. First, Domi is a carpenter. Second, the powerful individual entrusts Domi with a building job in order to ensure his absence and then tries to rape Domi’s wife. Third, Domi’s wife avoids rape by asserting her own uncleanness, rather than a maid being a replacement. These elements represent a great difference compared to other versions. In particular, the Chungnam version of the Domi myth is very similar to the shamanic Seongjufuri myth. A carpenter also appears as a character in the Seongjufuri myth. Hwang-uyang is also absent due to being involved in building construction due under the direction of the upper class. In addition, Hwang-uyang’s wife also avoids rape due to her own uncleanness. The Chungnam version of the Domi myth was influenced by the Seongjufuri in transmission. But was Seongjufuri passed down in the southern region of Gyeonggi Province. So there is a difference between the two myths. But the Haraeng-i of the southern region of Gyeonggi Province also played in the Chungnam region. So it is possible that Seongjufuri may have influenced the Chungnam version of the Domi myth.

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