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http://dx.doi.org/10.5392/JKCA.2021.21.08.049

Scientific Exploration of the Footprints in the Folktale: The Footprints of Munhojang, Changnyeong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do, Korea  

Jung, Seung-Ho (문화재청 국립문화재연구소)
Kim, TaeHyeong (문화재청 국립문화재연구소)
Ahn, Jaehong (KAIST 문화기술대학원)
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The Journal of the Korea Contents Association / v.21, no.8, 2021 , pp. 49-59 More about this Journal
Abstract
Since ancient times, legends and tales have been handed down with a spirituality, shamanistic meaning, and imagination. Among many tales about people and animal footprints that are handed down in various parts of Korea, Changnyeong's 'Munhojang Footprint' is the first case in which the physical evidence(footprints) that the main character has left was identified as a dinosaur footprint. In this study, we performed a scientific analysis based on the basic data collection, distribution pattern of 'Munhojang Footprint', three-dimensional digital recording and visualization, as well as case analysis and humanitic review of footprints in tales and legends. The Munhojang Footprints has long been known as human footprints left in the natural rock due to its shape and preservation status. A new analysis that the Munhojang footprints (composed of 13 footprints) are dinosaur tracks shows social perceptions of the ancient people, characterized by the fear of supernatural beings and the limits of scientific interpretation. Through this scientific and humanistic exploration of Munhojang Footprint that are passed down from generation to generation as legends, pray for peace and well-being of the village through rituals and rituals every year, and have been preserved and managed as practical evidence, it is expected that traditional culture and natural heritage will be linked and mutual value will be enhanced.
Keywords
Forktale; Footprints of Munhojang; Dinosaur Footprint; Fossil; Scientific Interpretation;
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