Goryeo · Historical figure
Iryeon
The monk who compiled historical and legendary traditions in Samguk Yusa.
Key events
The monk who compiled historical and legendary traditions in Samguk Yusa. Samguk Yusa preserved myths, tales, and Buddhist traditions beyond conventional official history.
Legacy
Samguk Yusa preserved myths, tales, and Buddhist traditions beyond conventional official history. His compilation widened the surviving record of early Korean culture.