신찬성씨록과 고대 일본의 계보(系譜)와 계도(系圖)

Abstract

Since the remaining Shinsenyojiroku is a summary, there is a limit to understanding its full extent. As a way to supplement this, we looked at the contents and characteristics of genealogy and genealogical table in ancient Japan. As a result of this review, it was confirmed that the concept of genealogy and genealogical table in ancient Japan is very different from the descendant group logic that we commonly know. In particular, it has been found that it is difficult to apply the paternal principle, which can be seen in the current genealogy of Korea, to ancient Japanese society. Representatively, even in the case of the succession of the political head's position, it was not necessary to have father-to-son relationships, but it was possible that a wide range of relatives or sons-in-law succeed the position. In the case of Silla, there are cases that the throne was handed down to the son-in-law. Talhae, King Namhae's son-in-law, ascended the throne, and Michu was also King Jeomhae's son-in-law.
 In addition, as seen in the genealogy centered on Prince Shotoku and Tachibana, it can be confirmed that there was a classified genealogy that marked both paternal and maternal families, such as recording the parents of two people and their parents together. In this case, the descendants may again claim their affiliation to both the paternal and maternal families. A specific example is Mononobe Yugehi no Moriya. In addition, Doukyou, who is not a direct descendant of Moriya, also tried to rise to the post of prime minister through Moriya. This can be said that Uji is adjusted in a strong political intention rather than reflecting a realistic blood relationship.
 Finally, we looked at Wake's genalogical table. Based on Inaginoobito's genealogy, firstly the genealogy of Iyowakenokimi and others were joined, and finally the genealogy of Takekunikoriwake seen in Nihonsioki and others was joined. Therefore, in the case of the genalogical table, it is believed that the genealogy of the clan, which was not completed with a neat genealogy centered on the origin, was often combined with the genealogy of the father, mother and the same job relationship. As such, Uji's important function was to show the origin of the position and function. Considering Shinsenshojiroku's record, it is essential to keep in mind these characteristics of ancient Japanese Uji.