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To Examine the Rituals on Rice Forming in Japan and Korea from the comparative Point of View

Research Project

Project/Area Number 62510157
Research Category

Grant-in-Aid for General Scientific Research (C)

Allocation TypeSingle-year Grants
Research Field 文化人類学(含民族学・民俗学)
Research InstitutionIbaraki University

Principal Investigator

TAKEDA Akira  Prof, of Ibaraki Univ., 教養部, 教授 (60015360)

Project Period (FY) 1987 – 1988
Project Status Completed (Fiscal Year 1988)
Budget Amount *help
¥1,700,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,700,000)
Fiscal Year 1988: ¥500,000 (Direct Cost: ¥500,000)
Fiscal Year 1987: ¥1,200,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,200,000)
KeywordsRice-Spirit / Ancestor-Spirit / Ancestor-Spirit Jar / Priestess / Bedroom-Spirit / 日韓比較民俗学 / 祖先壷 / 女性祭祀 / チョサンタンヂ(祖先壷)
Research Abstract

The Aim of this Research is to examine the iutuals on Rica Farming in Japan and Korea from the Comparative Point of View.
1) The Recent Archaeological Studies indicate that the Origin of Rice Cultivation in both Countries could be traced back to in the 4th century B.C. and the 6th or the 7th century b.c. Respectively. I consider that many Vestiges of Traditional Beliefs relating to Rice Cultivation in two countries could be seen in the Current Forkloristic Rites.
2) In korea, a Retual called 'Chosandanji' is an Example. Characteristics of the Ritual are as follows: (1) it is conducted exclusively by a Housewife in her Bedroom; (2) she puts new Rice Representing Ancestor-Spirit into a Jar. In Japan, 'Nandogami'--very similar Rituals are noticed mainly in Sanin District, in 'nandogami' a Housewife commonly puts Rice or unhulled Rice into a Straw-ricebag in her Bedroon.
3) Though many Similarities are seen in both Rituals, there are some Differances. For Instance, while Ancestor-Spirit is regarded Important in 'Chosandanji' a Rebirth of Rice-Spirit seems to be emphasized in 'Nandogami'.
4) It could be said that such Differences are rooted deeply in Traditional Beliefs of both Countries.

Report

(3 results)
  • 1988 Annual Research Report   Final Research Report Summary
  • 1987 Annual Research Report

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Published: 1987-04-01   Modified: 2016-04-21  

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