Iron Age & Early States
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Goguryeo's Dongmaeng Ritual and the Seouk Marriage Custom
Goguryeo, founded in Jolbon, began as a five-tribe confederacy and held an annual heaven-worship festival called Dongmaeng in the tenth month. There was also a marriage custom called Seoukje, in which a son-in-law lived at his wife's home for a set period.
Key developments
- 건국지Founded at Jolbon
Goguryeo was founded at Jolbon (near modern Huanren, Liaoning) and later moved its capital to Gungnaeseong.
- 연맹 구조Five-Part Confederation
Early Goguryeo operated as a confederation of five parts, including the Gyeru and Sono clans.
- 제천 행사Dongmaeng Festival (October Ritual)
Goguryeo held an annual sky ritual called Dongmaeng each October to honor heaven and strengthen communal bonds.
- 혼인 풍습Son-in-Law House Custom (Seooke-je)
After marriage, a man lived in a small house at his wife's family home until children were born, then brought his wife to his home.
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