Jiha-daejanggun
deity underworld Korean single tradition · 1
Jiha-daejanggun is a "female" jangseung that usually bear inscriptions reading "Great General of the Underworld". Jangseungs were traditionally placed at the edges of villages to mark village boundaries and frighten away demons. Inscriptions are usually adorned with inscriptions describing the personae of the carved figures along the front of the poles.
When
- First attested
- 0 CE
- Attested period
- 0 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Erected by King Jeongjo in the 18th century.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- jangseung, Cheonha-daejanggun, Jiha-yeojanggun
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“"Female" jangseungs, on the other hand, wear less elaborate headpieces and usually bear inscriptions reading "Great General of the Underworld," or Jiha-daejanggun (지하대장군; 地下大將軍).”
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