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Abstract

This study starts from the question of the sequential relationship between the two songs, based on the relationship between “Gujiga” and “Haega” shown in the tale of King Suro of Gaya in “Garakgukgi” and Lady Suro of Silla in “Surobuinjo” recorded in “Samgukyusa”. To state the conclusion in advance, I would like to reveal that “Haega” is more ancient than “Gujiga”. It is said that “Haega” was sung during the reign of King Seongdeok of Silla, so the temporal distance from“Gujiga” to “Haega” is a whopping 700 years. The main focus is to understand what changes have occurred in the process of transmission of the two songs. The foundation is found in the methodology of historical folklore. The purpose is to find meaning by comparing the changes in folklore 700 years ago and 700 years later. In this article, we attempted to explain the sequential relationship between “Gujiga” and “Haega” based on folkloristic evidence related to the historical change process of the “Gimhae” region, which is the regional background of “Garakgukgi”, and the ancient marriage ritual and Ritual for wishing for a child. Based on the findings of the research, it can be asserted that “Haega”, originating from the belief in the marine realm, predates “Gujiga” which amalgamates beliefs in the sea and the subsequent celestial domain.