Is Jumong a real life story?

Jumong was a king and conqueror who built Goguryeo, one of the ancient Three Kingdoms of Korea alongside Baekje and Silla in 37 BCE. He stands out as a heroic figure since his story is a mixture of myth and historical fact.

Who was Jumong wife?

Soseonom. ?–19 BC
Lady Ye
Chumo the Holy of Goguryeo/Wife

What age Jumong died?

39 years (58 BC–19 BC)
Chumo the Holy of Goguryeo/Age at death

Who does Jumong end up with?

When Yesoya and Yuri are reported missing from Buyeo (and presumed dead), a grieving Jumong weds Soseono and they become king and queen of the new nation. After ruling Goguryeo for fifteen years, Jumong succeeds in reuniting with Yesoya and Yuri (who had been living in exile after escaping from the palace).

When did King Dongmyeong of Goguryeo become king?

King Dongmyeong of Goguryeo (58 BCE – 19 BCE, r. 37 BCE – 19 BCE) or Dongmyeongseongwang ( Korean : 동명성왕; Hanja : 東明聖王 ), which literally means Holy King of the East, also known by his birth name Jumong ( Korean : 주몽; Hanja : 朱蒙 ), was the founding monarch of the kingdom of Goguryeo, the northernmost of the Three Kingdoms of Korea.

Who was the founder of the Kingdom of Goguryeo?

Dongmyeong of Goguryeo. King Dongmyeong of Goguryeo (58 BCE – 19 BCE, r. 37 BCE – 19 BCE) or Dongmyeongseongwang (Korean: 동명성왕; Hanja: 東明聖王), which literally means Holy King of the East, also known by his birth name Jumong (Korean: 주몽; Hanja: 朱蒙), was the founding monarch of the kingdom of Goguryeo, the northernmost of the Three Kingdoms of Korea.

Who was the wife of King Jumong of Goguryeo?

In 19 BCE, Jumong’s first wife Lady Ye, fled Eastern Buyeo with their son Yuri to Goguryeo. At that time, Jumong’s second wife Soseono was queen. When Lady Ye and Yuri arrived in Goguryeo, Soseono gave up her title after realizing that Jumong would make Yuri the Crown Prince and decided to leave Goguryeo.

Where can I find the myths of Goguryeo?

The founding myths of Goguryeo are related in ancient writings, including the Gwanggaeto Stele. The best-known version is found, with slight variations, in the Samguk Sagi, Samgungnyusa, and the “King Dongmyeong” chapter (Hangul: 동명왕편; hanja: 東明王篇) of the Dongguk Yisang Gukjip(Hangul: 동국이상국집; hanja: 東國李相國集).