Maurus (Monk) (English spelling)

Japanese: Maurus(修道士)(英語表記)Maurus
Maurus (Monk) (English spelling)

…He is also depicted as a naked young man, due to the legend that he rolled naked among thorns to quench his carnal desires. He is sometimes depicted with his sisters, the monks Maurus and Placidus. His feast day is March 21. …

*Some of the terminology that mentions "Maurus" is listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

Japanese:

…肉体の欲望を消すため茨の中を裸でころがったという伝説から,裸の青年としても描かれる。妹,修道士マウルスMaurus,プラキドゥスPlacidusとともに表されることもある。祝日は3月21日。…

※「Maurus(修道士)」について言及している用語解説の一部を掲載しています。

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