Kim Dae-mun explained
Hangul: | 김대문 |
Hanja: | 金大問 |
Rr: | Gim Dae-mun |
Mr: | Kim Tae-mun |
Kim Dae-mun (; fl. early 8th century) was a historian of Silla.[1] He was the governor of Hansan in 704. According to book 46, biography section of Samguk Sagi, he wrote several books including Hwarang Segi. Kim Dae-moon was a noble from Jingol. The period of survival is believed to span the units of King Sinmoon, King Hyoso and King Seongdeok.[2]
Books
- Tales from Gyerim (계림잡전, Gyerim is an old word for Silla)
- Records of Hansan(한산기)
- Biographies of Monks of the Ancient (고승전)
- Book of Music (악본)
- Annals of the Hwarang (Hwarang Segi) : A manuscript of Hwarang Segi was found in Gimhae, South Korea in 1980s, but its historical validity is not clear.
None of these works survive today.
See also
References
- Chol-choon . Kim . May 1963 . Native Beliefs in Ancient Korea . Korea Journal . ko . 3 . 5 . 4–8 . 0023-3900.
- Web site: 김대문(金大問). Encyclopedia of Korean Culture. ko. 2018-05-20.