There were 3 royal families in Shilla dynasty. The first was ‘Park’ , second was ‘Seok’ and the last was ‘KIm’
Each originator of royal family had a myth on there beginning.
There were common thing in their legend.
Each originator was born from the Egg. Even the first queen was also born from the egg.
I don’t understand why the legend when it comes to the birth from the egg was made and what the egg means in ancient world.
It must be the birth from the egg might’ve had very specific meaning.
The place I’d like to post this time is the last Royal family’s beginning place.
It was not far from downtown of Gyeongju.
I had walked for a 30 min there.
Walking along the old road made me pleasant. I’d like to enjoy the old city.
I arrived at Gyeorim forest which had been believed as the sacred place in Shilla dynasty.
The seventh former generation of the First Kim’s family king was born in this forest.
For the First king of Kim family was certainly needed the legend of their family.
Gyeorim means the cock forest. At that time it is said that the cock was believed so sacred animal.
Some scholars explained that the cock was a symbol of 3 legged crow.
3 legged crow was believed to living in the Sun.
The 3 legged crow was the symbol of the Northern civilization.
So we estimated the Kim’s family might’ve come from the northern area such as Goguryeo.
It was a winter season. The leaves were fallen. So the forest looked lonesome for me.
But the trees without the leaves were still amazing though.
I heard that there was an similar name go forest in China. Maybe that was influenced from northern civilization.
I took the photos of those trees imagining the summer season of the leaves.
I’d like to visit once more in summer.
Some trees must’ve lived for several hundred years.
The shrine was located near the entrance of Gyeorim.
At a glance, it seemed like an old shrine.
Just in front of the shrine, there was an old tree. It is said that this tree have lived for more than 1300 years.
What this tree have seen for it's long life ?
Only small part of the tree survived.
There was a monument inside. The building was made for protecting the monument.
Then, let’s look around the shrine.
As like other ancient country, Shilla was also the kingdom of mythology.
Forest look beautiful because of old zelkova and willo trees. There is also an stream in the northwest part which also adds to the beauty of the forest.
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The most interesting myth I heard about Ostrich is that they buried their head when they feel fear but the truth is that they fly the coop. It sounds funny "three legged crow lived in the sun".
I like the natural colors in your shots. I have always been tempted to take photos of a tree without leaves. I should have given into the temptation. Haha!
Every tree tells a story. If we look deeper literally, we can see a piece of the past in the concentric circles of previous layers of bark. I'd love to see a top view of the cut tree.
It is refreshing and surprising to learn about the myth about the origins of the 3 families under the shilla dynasty @slowwalker and it gives us the ideas how these families just wants to glorify the history of these 3 families to make them shine in the eyes of their people. Quite a majestic shrine there and I am glad that they preserved most of the trees over there too.
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Nice post and great story and place to be born
why there is no leaves on the accent trees? Is it winter there?
Yes, it is winter here
I also wonder why the history of the king was born from eggs somehow myth is somehow true, and I am just now seeing you sharing stories about the shilla forest kingdom and I always look forward to your next posting, and I really enjoy, folklore and history are very good friends success for @slowwalker
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I am really amazed to see these kind of historical posts which provide us more knowledge about the history of different regions.Now i know some thing about shilla dynasty.People from the different parts of the world knew through your post,isn't that amazing.Thank's for sharing such historically important post and also very nice photography.@upvoted
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Great article about history of korea kingdom in the past, thanks for your sharing to us, success always for you brother @slowwalker, i like it and have upvote and resteem your post
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history and myths are very interesting I like to read history like this, this is in chinese is not it?
Um. this is Korea
thank you for sharing about my shilla forest kingdom salute your work@slowwalker
Thanks for sharing the history of the ancestor of kims royal family.its very informative.
Wow! Such a lovely royal place with so long of age tree..
Wooow .. Very beautiful photo & interesting story ,, I like it..👍
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Wow this is absolutely amazing and also great photography
Great article!
Maybe this is connected with Chinese mythology because in that mythology the world was made from big black egg in which were mixed Jin and Jang that is heaven and earth. Keep going, your writing is excellent! :)
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very nice photography buddy, i really like posting friends.
If I have a good camera, I can get some of this image also.
So interesting information! I didn't know about Gyeorim. It looks pretty amazing!
P.S.: Great pictures!
Very informative post about the Shilla dynasty.
However I'm more curious about how cock used to be more sacred for Kim's. May be that's why, the believe that everyone is originated from egg. There might be some connection for sure.
@slowwalker this forest really seems to be historic and the monument must be protected by the authority in future only.
Also the part of tree (6th picture) might have witnessed historic tales of decades, or may be century.
It's beautiful.
Keep writing and sharing.
Thank you so much
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a legend of the shilla kingdom founded by someone who was supposedly born of a white horse egg resembling a pumpkin.
I imagine a historic place as long as it can last until now. that's amazing. thank you my friend.
again we have much to learn from korean nation.
Thanks my friend @slowwalker.
Amazing post from you.
Thank you so much
the world is full of amazing places! and stories! thanks for sharing!
photography is very good @slowwalker
Historical events are of interest.
You choose to go to the historic highway, I can see the old temple and some old trees from your photos. How you feel when you are in that historic place, I can not imagine being in a place full of mystery. if i can put your link post in my post now, i want others to see this historic place @slowwalker, i am waiting for your permission.
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wow this place looks very cool and i would like to visit this place. Thank you for sharing your exp with us @slowwalker. I do indeed know that this has a huge history but I'm not sure about this history so can you please tell me more about this place? Thank you in advance or tell me where can I find about this information. Thank You.
The forest is the place of the myth when it comes to the birth of Royal family.
1300 years? Wow! That's a long period. Almost halfway back into our civilized times.
Yes, it is hard to believe
A huge deal if you think about it. Can you imagine the things this tree must have seen? How many people must have used the same tree as a shade
Yes, trees are silent witnesses to many stories. Life of some trees is very long, and we can only guess that they saw the mighty trunks and strong branches. Many lovers sat under the canopy of these. How many sad travelers were sad, leaning on the trunk. How many joyful talk heard their leaves. And how many secrets do they know and keep...
you looks like a poet
Yes, you are right. I love poetry. Sometimes I write poetry myself.
very interesting that you write hopefully cultural sites that are around you continue in preserve and our generation does not forget the history and culture.
Of course, I hope so.
i learn many things by reading a post of yours..i got to see a part of the world that i havent seen yet :) this is all thanks to you
this is really fantastic, and able to interest me to read it repeatedly, salute with your post
I can't believe there is a tree lives over 1300 years...
Well they sure were born in a great place !
The tress as of for now are indeed looking kinda great and beautiful ,the nature is kinda fascinating in its own way !
Yes, you are right