The Origins of Taejan
Korean ancestors considered Tae as the root of life, and took it in custody. It originated from Dogyo and Pungsujiriseol (a theory of location based on topography) which emphasize the importance of life above all else.
Koreans didn't throw away Tae, because it was the symbol of precious life. Instead, they buried it on a holy area. Koreans believed there lived a kind of qi in natural things, such as trees, water and mountains. The first record of Taejang is Kim Yushin's Taejang in Samguk Sagi. In 595, the wife of Manogun-governor Kim Soehyeon reportedly gave birth to a son after 20 months' pregnancy. The son was Kim Yushin, who became a famous general. Yushin's mother buried the Tae at the foot of Mt. Taeryeng. Goryeo Dynasty and Joseon Dynasty also kept the Taejang culture. In the Joseon Dynasty, the royal family attached great importance to Tae.
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