조선시대 밀양지역 성황신앙의 위상과 종교에 미친 문화적 영향력: 삼한벽상공신 손긍훈 장군 성황을 중심으로

초록

The purpose of this study is to investigate the background of Son Geung‒hoon who became Seonghwang‒God of Miryang in the Joseon Dynasty, his status, and cultural influence on regional religion. The Seonghwang faith has been meaningful in strengthening the solidarity of local people and confirming their identity in traditional Korean society. The Seonghwang faith was accepted from China between the end of Silla and the early Goryeo Dynasty, and was revered by the powerful local families during the Goryeo Dynasty, and maintained for the purpose of strengthening the centralized system during the Joseon Dynasty. In the Miryang area, Seonghwang, which honored Son Geung‒hoon of Miryang Son Clan, has been recognized as a guardian deity for the local community from Goryeo to Joseon. Son Geung‒hoon is one of the Samhanbyeoksagongsi‒meritorious retainers who depicted in the picture of Gongsindang. Son Geung‒hoon was honored to Gwangni‒gun in recognition of his contribution during the Goryeo Dynasty, and it is also noteworthy that Gwang‒ri is the old name of Miryang. Seonghwang during the Goryeo Dynasty was established and maintained by powerful local families. The same goes for Son Geung‒hoon, such influence continued in Joseon, which is called General Son, and can be seen from religious experiences and records of local customs as a guardian deity of the local community. The basis can be found in the fact that General Son appeared to local soldiers who participated in the war as helper god, that local people with concerns visited Seonghwangsa Temple, and that they liked shamanism in local customs. It can be said that in traditional Korean society, Seonghwang was believed to be a local guardian deity and accepted as a shamanic god, whereas this case is revered as a guardian deity of Buddhist temples.

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