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Dongmyeong of Goguryeo (Korean: 동명성왕; Hanja: 東明聖王), personal name Ko Chumong (고주몽; 高朱蒙), was the founding monarch of the kingdom of Goguryeo, and was worshipped as a god-king by the people of Goguryeo and Goryeo. [1]
The renovated tomb of the king is the most prominent tomb and is one among the 20 tombs in Chinpa Village. The current tomb complex is quite modern. The Royal Tomb of King Dongmyeong and the Three Tombs of Kangso have mural paintings. The Tomb of King Dongmyeong has Goguryeo murals which are known for its rich color and tone.
A temple of King Dongmyeong is also mentioned in the Goryeo Dogyeong, a book about the Goryeo dynasty written by a Chinese Song dynasty scholar. As the Goryeo dynasty existed within the Korean Peninsula, conclusions are that there was at least one temple, and probably more, dedicated to King Dongmyeong within the Korean Peninsula. [1]
In Baekje, King Onjo founded the kingdom and according to legend, he is the third son of Jumong of Goguryeo and the younger brother of King Yuri, Goguryeo's second king. The Korean Kingdoms of Balhae and Goryeo regarded themselves as successors to Goguryeo, recognized by Tang China and Yamato Japan.
The creature was said to have been King Dongmyeong's favourite means of transport. The place in question is called Kiringul or "Kirin's Grotto". Despite the name, it was not literally supposed to have been a place where kirin lived, but was instead a mythical name akin to the Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland. [4]
The court of King Dongmyeong was established. 17 BC, spring, first month. The king asked the myriad ministers, saying, "The Mohe assemble on my northern border, and these people are fierce and have many tricks. We should ready our soldiers, store up grain, and make a plan for our defense. Third month.
Posthumous name: Hangul (): Personal names: Period of reign: Legendary line; 1: Dongmyeong: 동명성왕 (東明聖王), 동명왕 (東明王) Jumong 주몽 (朱蒙), Chumo 추모 (鄒牟), Sanghae 상해 (象解)
Its compilation was ordered by King Injong of Goryeo (r. 1122–1146) ... Sage King Dongmyeong, Bright King Yuri, Book 14. King Daemusin, Minjung, Mobon, Book 15.