Two of my students put together this phenomenal presentation on the Bangudae Petroglyphs of Ulsan, and with their permission I am able to share their research. Thank you, Tae Ho and Sun-Hyung! I am so impressed with your 'sacred site' research!
For more on the mysteries of Bangudae, reference Duncan Caldwell's "Save the Prehistoric Whales". Duncan Caldwell is a archeologist, ethnologist, painter, poet, writer, lecturer, in short, a Renaissance Man!
Or visit the National Museum of Korea:
Bangudae Petroglyphs in Ulsan
(National Treasure No. 285)
The carvings and line drawing on the rocky wall of Bangudae enable us to get a glimpse of the life of prehistoric people by means of vivid portrayals of their hunting, fishing, and festive activities. Among the whales, turtles, tigers, deer, and other animals represented here, some appear as being captured in nets or cages. One can also see people in boats and warriors dancing with their genitals exposed. It is assumed that the petroglyphs functioned as a sort of prayer for bounteous harvest and success in hunting and fishing.
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