Jinhan

Jinhan was one of the three tribal confederations which dominated southern Korea during the Samhan period, around the beginning of the Common Era. According to the contemporary Chinese chronicle San Guo Zhi, Jinhan consisted of 12 small countries. Many modern-day scholars regard Jinhan as an alliance of "walled-town states."

Related Topics:
Tribal - Confederation - Korea - Samhan - Common Era - San Guo Zhi

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Jinhan, like the other Samhan confederacies, arose out of the confusion following the fall of Wiman Joseon and establishment of the Chinese commanderies in the northern part of the Korean peninsula. Its relation to the earlier state of Jin is not clear, although the San Guo Zhi alleges that Jinhan was identical with Jin.

Related Topics:
Wiman Joseon - Commanderies - Korean peninsula - Jin

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According to Korean records, the Silla Kingdom, also known as Saro or Seorabeol (around present-day Gyeongju), was founded by Bak Hyeokgeose in 57 BC, who united the leading clans of Jinhan under his rule. The records are sparse and conflicting regarding the relationship of the names Jinhan, Saro, Seorabeol, and the later Silla kingdom.

Related Topics:
Records - Silla Kingdom - Gyeongju - Bak Hyeokgeose - 57 BC

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We know little of the daily life of Jinhan people. The religion appears to have been shamanistic, and to have played an important role in politics as well. Agriculture was heavily dominated by rice, but also included substantial rearing of livestock including horses, cattle, and chickens.

Related Topics:
Shamanistic - Politics - Agriculture - Rice - Livestock - Horse - Cattle - Chicken

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