Suungyoseokjong

This is a large stone bell in the shape of a frog, placed beside the Cheondan (Altar of Heaven) at the headquarters of Suungyo. It is made of unworked natural stone, with two small supporting stones placed beneath it. It is also said to resemble a reclining cow, and because it miraculously produces the sound of a metal bell when struck, it is also called a seokgo (stone drum). It was first discovered in Boryeong, and the following story is told of it: an adherent of Suungyo living in Boryeong had a dream, and on going to the place he had seen in it, found an unusual rock just as in his dream. When he struck the stone it rang like metal, and after this was reported to the head of Suungyo, the stone was placed in its present location in March 1925. Opposite this stone bell, the Suungyo community obtained and installed a similarly shaped stone.

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Where it is

Region

Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Designation

Cultural Heritage Material · 문화유산자료