Basic Info.

​"After ascending the throne, King Sinmun of the ancient Silla Kingdom built Gameunsa Temple near the East Sea in honor of his father, King Munmu. Two years later, news spread of a small mountain heading toward the temple from the east coast. According to a prophecy, King Munmu, now a dragon of the East Sea, and Kim Yu-shin, a celestial deity, sent the mountain to deliver a precious bamboo to King Sinmun. The king found the bamboo on an island shaped like a turtle's head, crafted it into a flute, and named it Manpasikjeok, a magical flute that brought peace and prosperity."​

Additional Info.

​"The Manpasikjeok Flute" is one of Silla’s three legendary treasures, believed to bring peace and prosperity. King Sinmun of Silla receives this magical flute, made from a bamboo grove sent by his father, King Munmu (now a dragon in the East Sea), and the heavenly general Kim Yushin. The flute is said to repel invaders, cure diseases, and calm natural disasters. Unfortunately, it was lost during the Japanese invasions of Korea in 1592.​

Key Characters:

​"King Sinmun: The ruler of Silla who protects the nation with the flute. King Munmu: Sinmun’s father, who transforms into a dragon to guide his son. Cultural Note: The Manpasikjeok symbolizes the unity of heaven and earth in safeguarding a nation."​​