Dalrae

Dalrae is one of the most important figures in the Metzettan religion of Chulcheo; she was the first human ever born, and was the mother of Metzetta's first Emperor. Her parents were Ssaum (the God of war) and Hwajae (the goddess of love). Together with Byeol, the demigod of the stars, she had 111 children; this is the origin of the human race in Chulcheo. She is said to have lived for 151 years.

Biography
Shortly after the birth of Yang, a bear is said to have threatened Dalrae's child; in response she slaughtered the bear and prepared a blanket for her baby from its hide.

Children of Dalrae
Dalrae had 111 children. The Metzettans were canny about editing the identities of these children; very few were mentioned specifically in the Iyagi-seda, so going forward an "unused" child was often used to explain where newly discovered countries had originated. After conquering Hyuntoji and Daekang, the ancient Mesedans wrote their new lands into their history to strengthen their claim over their new territory. High-ranking clans in the aristocracy claimed descent from specific children of Dalrae, rather than the commoners who were assumed to be descended from Gweng, Zong, Iseul, Kang, Zala, Salma, Nikoni and Teoza. These additions were canonised in later history texts; the Iyagi-ingan and Iyagi-segye, both written long after the Iyagi-seda.

In the Iyagi-seda
The myth of Dalrae features in the first 3 chapters of the Iyagi-seda.

Modern Veneration
Dalrae's final resting place is believed to be her house shrine on Mount Riwa.