『고사기』의 ‘홍국(弘國)’ 사상 ― 「서문」과 본문의 구조적 상관성을 중심으로―

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

The founding myth of Japan is vastly expanded in the body of the Kojiki, thus making it difficult to understand the structure of the story at a glance. In addition, the book uses numerous myths and fictional characters, such as Emperor Jinmu and Empress Jingu, to develop the story. The purposes of creating this book as well as the intentions of those who producers it have yet to be clearly revealed. This ancient book presents many stories and depictions of the state and various other worlds such as Takamanohara(高天原), Ashihara no Nakatsukuni(葦原中国) and Yomi no Kuni(黄泉国, otherwise known as the underworld). The Kojiki presents an endlessly expanded worldview through visits and wars of conquest. Moreover, this book describes the appearance of the Sun God, who plays an active role in the story, and states that the descendants of the God continue to rule as the Emperor, who is the supreme ruler of Japan. This study focuses on the concept of territorial expansion(弘國), an expansionist thought found in the preface of the Kojiki. Moreover, this study examines the presentation of expansionist thought in the body of the text by focusing on the structural relationship between the preface and the body.

목차 (Table of Contents)

• 1. 머리말
• 2. 『서문』의 ‘홍국’ 개념
• 3. ‘홍국’사상의 형상화
• 4. 맺음말
• 참고문헌
• 要旨