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Heongang of Silla (c.861–886), personal name Kim Chŏng, was the 49th to rule the Korean kingdom of Silla.[1]
According to the Samguk Sagi, he excelled at civil affairs.[citation needed] Heongang was the eldest son of King Gyeongmun; his mother was Queen Munui.[citation needed] He had no legitimate heir, but did leave a son (later King Hyogong) by Lady Uimyeong.
In 879, Heongang was faced with the rebellion of a high official, his Ilgilchan Sin Hong.[citation needed] He is best remembered for the legends associated with him in the Samguk Yusa, which claimed that a dancing dragon appeared before him and rewarded the king when he built a temple to pay homage to the dragon god.[2][3] In 886, he sought to defuse domestic discontent with a decree of general forgiveness.[citation needed]
Heongang was buried to the northeast of Borisa temple in Gyeongju.[citation needed]
Family
Parents
- Father: Gyeongmun of Silla
- Grandfather: Kim Kye-myŏng
- Grandmother: Madam Gwanghwa (광화부인)
- Mother: Queen Munui of the Kim clan (문의왕후 김씨)
- Maternal grandfather: Heonan of Silla (헌안왕)
- Maternal grandmother: Queen Anjeong of the Kim clan (안정왕후 김씨)
Consort and their respective issue:
- Queen Uimyeong (의명부인), of the Kim clan (의명왕후 김씨)
- Daughter: Princess Uiseong (의성왕후 김씨) – became the Queen Consort of Sindeok of Silla
- Daughter: Princess Gyea (계아태후) – married Kim Hyo-Jong (김효종) and became the Queen Mother of Gyeongsun of Silla
- Son: Hyogong of Silla
See also
References
- ^ "헌강왕" [King Heongang]. Doosan Encyclopedia (in Korean). Retrieved 2019-05-24.
- ^ "Exorcism". KBS World. December 11, 2013. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
- ^ Im, Felix. "The Dancing Dragon: A dragon's song and dance save the day against evil spirits". Korea.net. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
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