Gadalbeol(가달): The Muzzle of Discord
The Offense: Being deemed "too talkative" or spreading rumors that threatened communal solidarity.
The Context: Oral communication at the Bulteok was the primary method of passing down knowledge, but it was also a breeding ground for social friction. A single rumor could shatter the trust required for high-risk, cooperative deep-sea diving.
The Artifact: Gadal is conceived as a symbolic and physical wearable device—a muzzle designed to quiet communal discord. It represents the ultimate sacrifice of individual speech for the preservation of collective peace, serving as a sobering reminder of the physical and psychological constraints required to maintain a fragile matriarchy.