When you visit Jeju island, you can see some stone sculptures name of Dol Harbang in anywhere
This Dol Harbang was located in the front of the fortress wall in the southern part of the island.
Dol harbang seemed to mean ‘stone grandfather’
The origin of this strange stone sculptures were uncertain.
Only some scholars estimated that those sculptures could be traced to the times of Mongolian invasion.
They suggested the hat of the sculptures as an evidence of their theory.
Actually it looked like the hat of Mongolian soldiers.
In the time of Mongolian invasion, Jeju island was the base of Mongolian armies to attack to Japan. At that time of Mongolian invasion, they insisted that Dol harbang was made.
But it seemed not so reasonable as the explanation for the origin of Dol harbang.
Usually nobody want to make a monument for the invader.
More over Dol harbang in Jeju believed as the guardian diety, why people in Jeju would’ve believed the most cruel Mongolian soldier as their Guardian diety.
In my opinion, Dol harbang seemed to have been related with the Polynesian big stone culture.
Up until now there is the Polynesian tribe in Japan, in this respect Jeju also had some kinds of close relations with the polynesian culture.
Of course, this theory is just my personal opinion having no proof and evidence.
So I’d like to visit the polynesian culture in near time.
Is there any similarity between Dol harbang and Big stone sculptures in Polynesia.
Below are Dol harbangs in Jeju island.
They had built Dol harbangs at the entrance of important buildings and fortress as the symbol of the guardian deity.
It is an interesting thing to learn about the Dol Harbang @slowwalker. It really is a mystery how this sculpture would serve the past Koreans but surely it means like to protect them from evil spirits or such. It is indeed like a small Polynesian statue-Mongolian soldier hybrid.
hahaha
Thank you
it's very beautiful statue.i like your all post.thanks for sharing @slowwalker
Wow, you are very good at introducing your local atmosphere to us all.
I am from Indonesia, no doubt if korea is one country Idol in my country. I really want to go there, if the contents of my wallet is enough, the country that I want to visit the first time is korea
Thanks for sharing @slowwalker
Thank you for stopping by.
I can see many Indonesian tourists in Seoul.
Who does not like to see the natural scene. Everyone wants to visit the beautiful places of the world. We have become mechanical to see ourselves the buildings of the brick-cement-stone buildings around us. Difficulty in nesting the house. So maybe our mechanical city, where there is a lot of opportunities, as well as our sightseeing. Because we are naturally comfortable. Now we do not go to enjoy the wonderful landscapes at any place of trouble, where we have to face many problems. And that is why we go beyond our sights, some of the wonderful places in the world.
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quite interesting story...but honestly speaking i liked Dol Harbang , how nicely they are made
They look like they are made from solid granite. Not very pretty but solid.
yeah but they did it very well
Thank you
May be a pleasant tripIt looks like the very old sculpture that is unique in it's place @slowwalker.
look how people make their selfies that time haha.This is really a great skill to make statue with stones and still there work is in this world @slowwalker
This is a grate history of Dol harbangs, thanks @slowwalker, i am so grateful to understand much about Dol harnangs. He's was grate man and is due to be build is symbol around. Thanks so much
Thank you for comment
Jeju Island is an exceptional place. It lies southwest of the Korean Peninsula and is about an hour's flight from Seoul.
하루방의 모자가 낮설다 여긴적이 있었는데 이런 역사적인 내용들이 있었네요.오늘 청국장에 대해 공부하다 보니 청국장 에도 비슷한 사연이...ㅜㅜ
청국장 사연 한번 올려 주시지요
어제 청국장과 낫또에 대한 포스팅을 했었답니다~~^^
I commend you @slowwalker for your love for artefacts and jeju island. The first dol harbang according to my research was known to be made in 1754.Also are three main theories as to the origin of dol hareubangs: either that they were introduced by visitors from the sea, that they are a counterpart to the jangseungs (totem poles) of mainland Korea, or that they spread with shamanic mushroom culture. It is believed that these dogs were made to help women with infertility capabilities. I believe there hold more meaning to its existence. I hope this information was beneficial......peace out :)
Thank you for your comment
It is so heplful
생각해봐도 돌하루방의 기원은 잘 모르겠네요... 아셔서 알려주셨으면 좋겠어요 ㅎ :)
now you have to visit the polynesian culture and write a post and compare it :-)
lol
Sir @slowwalker. I give a very high appreciation for this post. Very complete explanation of The Symbol Of Jeju Island, Dol Harbang.
Hopefully your success is always my friend ..
Thank you so much
nice!
unique stone sculpture. I like your post @slowwalker thanks
돌하르방이 제주도의 주 마스코트 입니다..^^
하지만 , 몇몇 관광객들은 코를 만지면 아들을 낳는다고 막 비비기도 하더라구요..
미신은 미신으로 흘러가고 , 훼손은 안했으면 좋겠습니다..
슬로우워커님 날씨좋은 오늘 좋은 하루보내시길 바랄게요^^
점심 맛있는거 챙겨드세요~
감사합니다.
댓글주셔서 감사합니다.
거기다가 팔로우까지 해주셔서
너무 영광입니다.
항상 눈으로만 보다가 ,
이제야 좀 더 열심히 하려고 하다보니..
여태 놓쳤었네요...
항상 마음 편안해지는 글 적어주셔서 너무 감사합니다.^^
여행 후기도 너무 잘 보고 있는데
문화와 기원까지 알게되어 유익한 글이었어요
늘 편안히 잘 보고갑니다^^
감사합니다
Very interesting place. Statue are very unique.
When I see this sculputres I cant stop thinking about the
Easter Island. Is it just me?
yes, a glimpse of the sculptured stone resembles the Mongolian army, and I would like to see you visit the polynesian culture on your next trip @slowwalker and I want to see the certainty in me. Have a nice day @slowwalker.
thank you so much
it is a very intresting story..i liked it a lot, how nicely they are made....
The value of history does need to be preserved, but it is unfortunate placement on the road, why not place it in a closed room or mesium so it does not damage the object.
You have made me love the stone culture already @slowwalker. Such beautiful photos to share.. Tbis really speaks of the indigenous people of the land.thanks for this
This cultural facts are always super interesting. And it is super cool to think abiut all the history that those stones have "witnessed" already. :)
We need to go for a chat on discord or something I think I need some tips by you to know how You have been doing to get to this point. Cause if I remember when I found You not too long ago You were just a baby plankton ehehehe lol i really need to take some tips ejeheh
If you come up to Seoul, please reach out! I would love to go out on photo sessions with you.
They have similar statues like this in kyrgastan i believe.
Nice cool !
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please support me. thanksthat great story and good shot @slowwalker.
Excellent photographic work, an excellent post that supports them. Thank you for sharing this culture with us, your photographs do justice to the content
in addition to high artistic value, Dol Harbang is also historical evidence. I am very interested to visit him while studying how the original story. postings like this need to be developed @slowwalker for generations to come not forget the history on the surface of this earth. success is always @slowwalker
Thank you so much
This is really adorable.
Just wanna ask Senpai, what are you using for your photos? I really wan't to venture out on photography but I still don't have an idea where to start. Thank you!