삼족오

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Description

태양 안에 산다는 세 발 달린 까마귀. 고구려의 상징으로, 태양의 정기를 품고 있다. 고구려 고분벽화에 자주 등장하며, 천상계와 지상을 잇는 신성한 메신저이다.

Origin & Background

The Samjok-o (삼족오) was regarded as a symbol of the sun and powerful strength during the Goguryeo (고구려) period, believed to represent the Taewang (태왕) and the sovereignty of Goguryeo. The Samjok-o is said to live in the sun, while the frog is said to live in the moon.

The Legend

In Korean mythology, the Samjok-o is considered a symbol of the sun and is known to represent the Taewang of Goguryeo and its sovereignty. The Samjok-o is referred to by the name 'Samjok-o' and has been respected as a powerful symbol from the Goguryeo period to modern times. The Samjok-o appears in the legendary story 'Yeonorang and Seonyeo' (연오랑 세오녀), where it plays a role in restoring the light of the sun and moon.

In Popular Culture

Even in modern Korea, the Samjok-o can be found in popular culture, such as the drama 'Jumong' (주몽), and it was considered as one of the various symbols to replace the phoenix in the revision of the national emblem in 2008. Additionally, the current emblem of Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC (전북 현대 모터스 FC) features the Samjok-o, and some Korean companies also utilize the Samjok-o in their corporate logos.

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