A purple garmet to go with my purple bag........
A legend claims that when Bodhidharma came to Japan, he met with Prince Shōtoku whilst under the guise of a starving beggar. The Prince asked the beggar to identify himself, but the man did not reply. Instead of going ahead, Shōtoku gave him food, drink, and covered him with his purple garment, telling him to "lie in peace". The Prince then sang for the starving man.
The WP had a write up in their travel section.............about how a small pox outbreak was attributed to this prince.................whose soul was captured.......something about shape changers and fox spirits.........
Prince Shōtoku
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Prince Shōtoku flanked by younger brother (left: Prince Eguri) and first son (right: Prince Yamashiro), drawn by unknown author.[1]
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