Lady Aryeong


Lady Aryeong was a daughter of Lady Saso who was from the Chinese royal family and moved to the Jinhan confederacy. She was married to Hyeokgeose of Silla who was the founder of Silla and he was also a son of Lady Saso. According to Samguk Yusa, Aryeong was born from the left side of the dragon which appeared near the well. However, the Samguk Sagi, says it was the right side. According to the Buddhist monk Il-yeon, the “dragon” in these histories refers to Lady Saso.

Outline

The following description is from the Samguk Yusa, volume 5, clause 7.

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