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Samguk yusa 삼국유사

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Samguk yusa (Korean: 삼국유사; Hanja: 三國遺事; lit. 'Memorabilia of the Three Kingdoms') Korean pronunciation: [sʰam.ɡuk̚.ju.sa]) is a collection of legends, folktales, and historical accounts relating to the Three Kingdoms of Korea (Goguryeo, Baekje, and Silla), as well as to other periods and states before, during, and after the Three Kingdoms period. It was compiled by the Buddhist monk Il-yeon in the late Goryeo dynasty, around 1280, and was originally written in Classical Chinese. It is the earliest extant record of the Dangun legend, which records the founding of Gojoseon as the first Korean nation.

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Samguk yusa (삼국유사) — verified Korean classic / historical text. Compiled 1279. By Il-yeon.

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• Heritage designation: National Treasures of South Korea
• Type: collection of legends, folktales, and historical accounts
• Subject: Three Kingdoms of Korea
• Compiler: Il-yeon
• Compiled: around 1280
• Original Language: Classical Chinese
• Period: late Goryeo dynasty
• Title: 삼국유사
• Author: 일연
• Founded: 1281
• Location: 인각사
• Category: 삼국 시대의 역사서
• Recognition: 국보 제306호

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