Tale of the Nine Tailed 1938: The Magic Flute of Peace 'Manpasikjeok'

The first episode of Tale of the Nine Tailed 1938 features the protagonist Yi Yeon going to find the magic flute 'Manpasikjeok' at the request of Tal-uipa'. Manpasikji is a legendary flute that appears in actual Korea. Let's learn about this 'Manpasikjeok'

The Legend of 'Manpasikjeok'

Sinmunwang, who built the temple Gamunsa in the East Sea to commemorate his father, Munmuwang, received a treasure from his father Munmuwang, who became a dragon in the sea, and Kim Yusin, who became a god. When he looked at what this treasure was, he saw black bamboo on a small island in the sea. These bamboos turned into two during the day and one at night, and one day a dragon appeared and told him that if he made a flute out of it and played it, the world would be at peace. And following his words, he brought this bamboo and made a flute and played it, and the country's worries disappeared and peace was achieved, which is the story of Manpasikjeok. Therefore, Manpasikjeok has been handed down for a long time as a flute with a mysterious power that brings peace to the country.

The Chinese characters for 'Manpasikjeok' are 萬波息笛, which means a flute that eliminates all the storms in the world and makes it peaceful.

The Recognition of 'Manpasikjeok'

In fact, 'Manpasikjeok' is a well-known story that has already been used as a material for various literary works, dramas, and movies, even if it is not the subject of Tale of the Nine Tailed 1938. According to what is known, the 'Manpasikjeok' in history was used in rituals praying for the peace of the country, but with the addition of legends, it seems to have become a mysterious flute with a supernatural legend. The controversy over whether Manpasikji actually existed historically still remains, but regardless of the controversy, the power of 'Manpasikjeok' to make the world peaceful was needed in any era.

'Manpasikjeok' in Tale of the Nine Tailed 1938

In Tale of the Nine Tailed 1938, 'Manpasikjeok' has not yet had any impact on the specific story. It was just mentioned briefly and appeared. However, considering the meaning and recognition of 'Manpasikjeok', it is somewhat regrettable to think that it has been fully utilized only for that. Therefore, it may appear again as a material in the subsequent story.