A brief history of Bill Britt, Amway legends of the rich and free:

Before becoming an Amway legend, Bill Britt lived in Raleigh, North Carolina, and was a broke, frustrated City Manager. Immediately after becoming involved, he began to break sales records – and his organization has not slowed down for more than 30 years. More than 2 million distributors are involved in Amway today as the direct result of Bill Britt building a strong foundation in his business more than 30 years ago.

One of the things that has grown faster than Bill’s business are income predictions concerning it. For three years starting in 2002, I was an active Amway distributor (then known as Quixtar) at which time I had the privilege of attending several events where Bill Britt was a keynote speaker. I remember hearing people speculate that he makes anywhere from $10 million per year all the way up to $300 million per year. (As a special note – this is not an income claim, as I have no affiliation whatsoever with Amway – I’m just saying that no one really knows how much he makes – except that it is probably A LOT.)

The loyalty of Bill Britt’s Amway team is unsurpassed in the MLM profession. He was the keynote speaker at a major conference I attended in 2005 in Long Beach, CA. As he spoke, the room was silenced with one of the most persuasive speeches I have ever heard. Bill Britt was revered as if he were part man, part God – similar to how I imagine the Pharoahs of ancient Egypt being reverenced by their devotees. As we stayed on the edge of our seats for hour after hour, late into the night, Bill Britt hounded on about politics, religion, how bad jobs stink, and I think he mentioned Amway once or twice.

The methods used by Bill in building his business are those of traditional Network Marketing – Home Meetings, Hotel Meetings, and Weekend Events. Primarily, the foundation for his business was laid in the late 60’s.

Bill Britt also runs one of the largest international personal development companies – Britt Worldwide, which distributes millions of audio cds monthly on a standing order program recommended for all Amway distributors. Estimates at his income from his personal development tool business range up to 90% of Bill’s total income.

Bill’s teachings seem to resonate with a World that has almost passed away – he speaks of limited government, family values, and the possibilities one can accomplish by having a dream.

Because of a failure to adapt to more modern strategies, the Bill Britt organization went through a period of extreme struggle throughout the late 1990’s, where check’s dwindled and distributors were frustrated.

I failed in Amway while working my behind off for more than 3 years from 2002 – 2005. During that time I did more than 1000 presentations and nothing seemed to work for me the way it did 30 years ago. Which if I was honest, it wasn’t working anymore that well for very many people at all.

As a result of this massive frustration, I eventually quit the Amway business in favor of a more streamlined business system that is more adapted to a 21st century marketplace – and the results have been nothing short of miraculous. However, there are some important insights we can learn from Bill Britt. The biggest insight however is this:

The financial possibilities of building a prosperous MLM organization are virtually unlimited if you do it right.

In short – Bill Britt is nothing short of an icon in American business. Think what you may of Amway – this man has done something quite remarkable and we can all learn a thing or two from his success.

Are you lazy person but like to play games, let me tell you that maybe you have bright future for yourself. Today in this world of technology there is two technology which has almost covered this whole world i.e. computer and internet technology and with the convergence of these two technology gaming world has grown to its best level. Today some of the industries are paying or recruiting people for just testing new games and review them. If you like to enjoy some of the games with good machines on your side that’s a good idea. Let me talk here about some of the games which are on top of charts:-

Fortnite

Fortnite was released back in September 2018. In it’s initial period of time there was not much hype about this game but later it got a boom in the gaming industry and now it tops the chart and has an active and expensive fanbase. This is a multiplayer game and the ultimate goal of this game last one man standing and achieve a “VICTORY ROYALE”. Overall this game is fun for all and provides the good challenge for players and each day it’s growing its hype among gamers.

League Of Legends

League of Legend (LoL in short) is a multiplayer online battle video game developed and published by Riot Games. League of Legends was well received upon its release back in 2009 and has since grown in popularity, with an active fanbase. This game is a multiplayer game. It has it’s millions of viewers each day. Overall this game is good competitive game for players.

God Of War

God of War is an action-adventure video game which was developed by Santa Monica Studio and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment(SIE). This game is well known for its graphics and animation and has millions of fanbase and growing each day. God of War received universal acclaim from critics and was praised for its graphics, narrative, world design, direction, character, and combat system. This game has it’s own fanbase and viewers.

There are some more online and offline games which you will love to play like Counter strike, clash of clans, Battlegrounds (aka PUBG), Splatoon 2… etc.

If you love to play offline games you can try your hands on games like Smash Hits, Monolithic, Badland, Angry birds star wars 2 etc.

I would prefer you to go through these games and enjoy your time.

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Computer games have gained a surprising popularity level, reaching an impressive number of enthusiasts in all parts of the world. Probably, one of the most appreciated such games is the League of Legends. From a simple entertainment option, the League of Legends has turned into a real phenomenon, taking over the entire world. There are game enthusiasts in all corners of the world. As you might have expected, all that is related to this game has gained the much deserved popularity, including the so called LoL skins. These are highly sought after by game enthusiasts who would do anything to get their hands on some great appearance options. The entire purpose of the game is to survive and appearance might help you accomplish this goal. Still, in order for a plan of this kind to be successful, you might need to first locate a dedicated, trustworthy provider, ready to offer you just what you are looking for.

Luckily for you the dedicated market is rich in options and there are more than enough options from which to choose. There are plenty of online providers that are selling LoL skins. Of course not all options can be trusted. Therefore, here are a few facts you might want to consider before selecting a particular provider. First of all, you might want to think about choosing a provider that has plenty of skins to provide you with. Diversity in products is an important aspect, one that should interest all clients to the fullest. Before choosing a particular online store, try to look at several alternatives and see which one has the richest product database. Secondly, do not disregard the fact that you are shopping online. Considering that this market still holds secrets for some customers, be very careful about the provider you will collaborate with. See if you can find out whether or not the provider in question can be trusted. You might think that it is a bit difficult to make a solid opinion about an online provider. Still, there are ways to find out exactly who you are dealing with. Try to look over some of the testimonials provided by former clients. Another way to find out facts about a specific provider is by looking on forums, as this is where enthusiasts like to share opinions and offer tips.

If you are a real League of Legends enthusiast, then you know just how important time is in this game. As a LoL skin might just have the expected effect and help you stay in the game as much as possible, try to look at the terms and conditions related to delivery. Try to collaborate with a provider that can offer deliver the skin in the shortest possible time. This way, you will be able to continue playing and wining. Looking at all the facts stated above, it would seem that that finding the right provider is not necessarily difficult, but a bit time consuming. However, true players know that a bit of effort and dedication will only bring them gains.

The Sundarbans happen to be a region of immense possibilities. It is true that all forests share a kind of mystery that even human curiosity at times feels is better to be left alone. The difference with Sundarbans is that, it leaves no choice for human beings. Dark and glowing at the same time, this mangrove forest is spread across the delta of mighty Ganges in West Bengal, India and Bangladesh. Being the land of tides, this region is rich in agricultural prospects but ironically, difficult for human habitation. But difficulties notwithstanding, the instinct for survival is so strong that here, there has been a merging of boundaries.

It is believed, that the Royal Bengal Tigers of this region are the most ferocious and the most intelligent among the brethren though they are comparatively smaller in size. Adapting through centuries to the climatic challenges of the Sundarbans, they have mastered every art in the trade. Shredding all euphemisms, the simple fact is that, Sundarban tigers are man-eaters by necessity. And it is necessity again that drives people to invade the territory of the wild.

The Bon Bibi (lady of the forest) legend uses the power of folklore to draw a connection between human beings and the world of nature and it is also a pertinent comment on the necessity to curb greed. The story serves as a melting pot for different cultures but is not very well known outside the Sundarbans. Local theatre companies, or ‘jatra-dol’-s as they are called in Bengali, travel from village to village enacting the story, all the year round and especially during the worship of Bon Bibi.

Although all the rituals of worship are Hindu in form they always begin with the Muslim invocation ‘Bismillah’. Also, the Bon Bibi and her brother Shah Jongoli (Jongol means ‘forest’ in Bengali) do not have origins in Bengal, nor even in Hindu mythology. They are born to the Sufi faqir Ibrahim in the Arabian city of Medina, the holiest of cities in Islam. Archangel Gabriel set them on the divine mission of making the land of tides fit for human habitation. Bon Bibi, however, is always found dressed like a typical rural Bengal housewife. This bit of discrepancy is perhaps accounted for by the fact that a large population in this area is dalit Muslims. So a connection is immediately established transcending the worship of Bon Bibi over religious barriers to a traditional plane.

Until the arrival of the Goddess, the jungles are ruled by demon king Dokhin Rai, who is always hungry for human flesh. Bon Bibi overcomes him and a truce is finally struck as boundaries are strictly defined within the jungle. The human settlement became the territory of Bon Bibi and Dokhin Rai, who at most times appeared in the semblance of a tiger, withdrew to rule over the wilderness. This balance is disrupted as a greedy fleet owner named Dhona who crosses over to Dokhin Rai’s territory in search of forest treasures. The demon manages to ensnare the human troop in the forest. In order to be released, Dhona agrees to deliver a poor boy named Dukhey, who was the last to join his troop, as ransom to the demon king.

Therefore, Dhona departs with his fleet managing to leave Dukhey behind to be devoured by Dokhin Rai. Just as the Demon was about to pounce on the poor boy in the guise of a tiger, Dukhey remembers his mother’s advice to call on Bon Bibi in times of need and appeals to the deity to deliver him from his ordeal. Bon Bibi appears as if in a flash and drives the demon into the forest after giving him a lesson to remember. Later, she restored Dukhey his health and sent him back to his mother.

The legend therefore brings back Nature to its normal course, reinstating order and balance. On another level it is a story of reinstating faith. In the Sundarbans, till date, no native will enter the jungle without seeking the blessings of Bon Bibi. The presence of the tiger, alias Dokhin Rai is so palpable that the word ‘tiger’ itself is a taboo among forest people. The fear is such that in case of a man being killed by the tiger, it is generally accepted, without doubt, that he himself was at fault for having his greed take over his better senses.

I recently had a book published about the history of Leeds, a children’s book. During my research I came across all sorts of legends and tales about Leeds. My very favourite were stories about the four stone lions that guard Leeds Town Hall.

All of these stories begin with the lions coming to life. Some say that they come to life when the Town Hall clock chimes thirteen, some say it happens when the moon is at its fullest. Others claim the lions come to life at a time when their help is needed.

What do the lions do when they come alive?

First of all, they have a good stretch and yawn. I imagine that they might nod to each other in recognition. Perhaps they are the best of friends and give each other a ‘high paw’.

Most tales (or should that be tails?) about these lions say that they roam around Leeds centre, making sure that everything is as it should be. There is a difference of opinion about the people who may be in Leeds centre at the same time as these wandering lions – they are either frozen in time or they can’t see the lions because the lions are magic.

Some people say that the lions look for lost children in the city centre. When they find them, the lions return them to their parents. If this happens, do you think children will be able to see the lions? Children believe in magic.

There is also a story that the lions walk three times around the Town Hall. Although, I can’t find a reason as to why they would do this.

People who believe the lions come to life say that when the lions return to their position outside the Town Hall, they are never in the exact position they were before.

Of course, there are people who have claimed to see the lions actually moving. However, these seem to be people who have been out all night tasting the delights of the local beer.

If you look at pictures of the stone lions, you will see how magnificent they are – even though they are slightly weather worn. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if they really did come to life?

When the Chinese heavenly god and the Chinese earth god decided to create Chinese Astrology and associate Chinese horoscope signs with animals of planet earth, they concluded that each Chinese horoscope sign would need a sort of a powerful material that would not only represent the sign itself, but it would also develop a strong connection (spiritual relationship) with individuals that belong to that sign.

So the great Chinese gods collected the twelve most valuable and powerful gem stones on planet earth. These where: Garnet, Aquamarine, Sapphire, Pearl, Amethyst, Opal, Topaz, Emerald, Peridot, Citrine, Diamond and Ruby. Then by studying the attributes of the gem stones they assigned each gem to a Chinese Horoscope sign. These gem stones would protect and bring luck to the possessor. Let’s talk about the attributes of the last six lucky Chinese horoscope gem stones and their association with Chinese Astrology and culture.

Lucky gem stone: Topaz

Associated Chinese horoscope sign: Horse

Attributes: Topaz is associated with courage, confidence, creativity, relaxation and security. And indeed Topaz is a powerful gem stone that Chinese use to overcome all fears and achieve all kinds of amazing goals. Topaz is also a great gem stone for artists, fashion people, architects, writers or decorators and everyone who needs an increased amount of imagination and creativity. Topaz has a yellow-golden color. An old Chinese legend claims that Topaz can help you think higher and deeper and can also show you how to overcome all obstacles that may stand in your way. Traditional Chinese doctors use it extensively to cure mental disorders or brain conditions.

Lucky gem stone: Emerald

Associated Chinese horoscope sign: Sheep

Attributes: Emerald symbolizes the mother of all goddesses. It is associated with love, money and wealth, beauty, integrity, self knowledge, truth, justice and rarity. Chinese believe that it is a powerful gem stone that will bring prosperity, increased sexual capabilities and potency. It is used to attract members of the opposite sex and find pure and true love. A Chinese legend clearly states that the emerald is “The Gem Stone of Truth” and if your heart deserves it, then the emerald will help you find the eternal truth. Chinese believe that the use of emeralds, combined with the careful use of candles can attract and conquer every heart and soul. Emeralds are also great natural antidepressants that will increase mental clarity and perception. This rare green gem stone is also used for people who find it hard telling the truth.

Lucky gem stone: Peridot

Associated Chinese horoscope sign: Monkey

Attributes: Peridot is a unique gem stone that is deeply associated with marriage, mental health, spirituality, maturity, mysticism, jealousy, channeling and visions. It is considered very mysterious and powerful. Chinese use to fight the jealousy and envy of evil people. Ancient Chinese soldiers used it to sooth their anger since it was a rule of thumb that you should never attack or fight when you are angry. Peridot is also used in every Chinese wedding for the purpose of marital happiness and complete sexual life. The couple wears hand-made peridot jewelry during the wedding ceremony. Chinese tradition refers to the Peridot as “The Ego Stone” because of its rare ability to heal a damaged ego.

Lucky gem stone: Citrine

Associated Chinese horoscope sign: Rooster

Attributes: Citrine is generally associated with abundance, creation and creativity, academics, intellectuality, science, prosperity, success, education and true wisdom. According to Chinese legends Citrine is “The Stone of Success” and it should be given to generous people only. Citrine jewelry was deeply appreciated by ancient Chinese emperors for their ability to increase intellectual capabilities and broaden the mind. Today Citrine is used by modern Chinese students to help them succeed on exams. Many Chinese professors and teachers also use it when lecturing. Citrine is widely used in China during gem stone healing sessions to produce feelings and emotions and thoughts of abundance.

Lucky gem stone: Diamond

Associated Chinese horoscope sign: Dog

Attributes: Diamond is a valuable stone associated with power, protection, strength, courage, loyalty, friendship, originality, purity, fidelity and innocence. Chinese consider the diamond’s association with purity and power, divine. It is actually what makes it an excellent and popular gift for all occasions. Diamonds are powerful guards against evil according to the Chinese culture. A Chinese legend refers to the diamond as “The Stone of Morality”. In China today, People who can afford it wear diamonds because they believe that this magical stone enhances and intensifies the qualities of the wearer. A traditional contest of the “Rearmost Diamond” is held every year as a celebration in many parts of China. Chinese believe that one of the winners will fight in the higher world of spirits, to become the next leader of China.

Lucky gem stone: Ruby

Associated Chinese horoscope sign: Pig

Attributes: Ruby is associated with fortune, health, glory, fame, blood, heat, tactics, courage, intelligence and leadership. Chinese use it to send away negative energy and bad fortune. A Ruby can also be used as a precaution measure against illnesses and health conditions. Chinese legends tell us that the Ruby is “The Stone of the Famous” and that it can show you how to become well known in every part of the world. Chinese emperors loved the ruby and where always inspired by it. The Ruby is used today by traditional Chinese doctors to stabilize blood pressure and cure all blood related problems. It is also well known to Chinese Physicians for its ability to increase body heat.

Sushi is one of the most famous Japanese dishes and it also gains great popularization in the International community. When it comes to Sushi, we have to mention Jiro Ono who is considered as the greatest sushi craftsman by his contemporaries and peers. The sushi he makes is also regarded as the most delicious one in the world.

Jiro Ono successfully became a qualified sushi chief at the age of 26 with its diligence and talents in cooking and in 1965, he opened his own restaurant, Sukiyabashi Jiro which is also considered as the most famous sushi shop in the world. Throughout his lifetime, he is devoted to making the most delicious sushi.

With the sushi-making experience of over 50 years, he successfully created the most innovating methods used in modern sushi preparation which lifts the sushi crafts to the new stage.

According to Jiro Ono, to make a delicious sushi, you have to do well in every procedure of making sushi, from gradients selection to sushi making. Among many procedures of making sushi, cooking good rice is the most important and most basic step to achieve a delicious sushi. In order to cook the best rice, he will wash the rice for 50 times before he steams the rice with the custom-made barrel. Although it sounds so tedious, it is Jiro Ono who insists on doing such so that he made the most delicious sushi for the people in the world.

But now, with the development of technology, Xiaomi launched Xiaomi Ih rice cooker which can also quickly cook the rice that can be comparable to one that is cooked by Jiro Ono. With the remote control function, it allows you to cook the rice by connecting to your device. So you can cook the delicious rice by controlling the cooker easily with the app, without conducting the tedious procedure that Jiro Ono does when cooking the sushi rice. It comes with accurate temperature control which ensures to cook the perfect sushi rice.

The advancement of technology will not replace the existence of traditional culture but will contribute to its blossom. Although the modern appliance can help to cook the sushi rice that is comparable to that Jiro Ono, the crafts of making sushi rice which has become an important part in the world food culture are worth learning and carrying on. At present, Jiro Ono developed the most innovating methods used in modern sushi preparation with his creative and diligence. His attitude towards sushi also deserves us to learn. Xiaomi integrates his methods into the Xiaomi Ih rice cooker which gives a new definition to rice cooking in the modern times.

Makara Sankranthi festival is celebrated throughout India, and it is a major festival of the country. In Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, the southern states of India, this festival is celebrated for four days, as thanks giving for a bountiful harvest, in the middle of January every year. The first day is Bhogi festival, the second day is the most important day of this festival called Sankranthi, the third day is Kanuma festival and the fourth day is Mukkanuma. It also marks the end of winter and the arrival of spring.

The people of Andhra Pradesh call Sankranthi ‘Pedda Panduga’ meaning big festival.

Significance of the festival

Makara Sankranthi day is considered as the commencement of the Sun’s journey to the Northern Hemisphere, which is called Uttharayana. In the following six months, the days are longer and warmer.

Legends

Like other festivals of India, Makara Sankranthi also has many legends.

• One legend is that Bhishma Pitamaha in the Hindu epic Mahabharata, who had received a boon to choose his time of death, chose this day to end his life.
• Another legend is that Lord Vishnu buried the demons on this day beneath the Mandara Mountain, which signifies the end of evil and the dawn of righteousness.
• Yet another legend is that the Surya, the Sun God visits his son Lord Shani on this day, ignoring their difference of opinions.

The Rituals followed

All the old and unused junks in the house are destroyed in the fire, which marks cleansing of the house with a fresh start to the new year. The second day before the sunrise, people wake up and have bath, and welcome and pray Lord Surya with water and flowers.

The entrance of the houses are decorated with artistically drawn rangolis. People wear new dresses and visit relatives and friends and exchange pieces of sugarcane, a mixture of fried til, molasses, pieces of dry coconut, peanuts and fried gram. The belief behind this exchange is that sweetness should prevail in all the dealings.

We all know what Valentine's Day means today – it's a time to send and receive flowers, chocolates, and other romantic gifts; a time to show our appreciation for our significant other; generally, a time to honor the romance in our lives. But most of us don't realize that Valentine's Day has a long history – and much of it had little to do with romantic love.

Valentine's Day is shrouded in legend, but not much is known about the actual history of the day. The earliest associations with Valentine's Day date from the time of the Roman Empire, when fertility rituals typically took place in the month of February. In calendars from the time of the ancient Athenians, the time between the middle of January and the middle of February was called "Garmelion," and was associated with the marriage between Zeus and Hera. Since Zeus was hardly a model husband, this is not a blindingly romantic association.

During the Roman fertility ritual of Lupercalia, contemporary accounts tell of young noblemen running through the streets of Rome stark naked, striking anyone they met with leather thongs. Women would intentionally get in their way, believing that the strike fostered pregnancy and easy delivery. Interesting … but not very romantic.

St. Valentine himself is another mystery. There are several legends surrounding the "St. Valentine" figure. The earliest known legends say that St. Valentine was arrested for being Christian, and questioned in person by Emperor Claudius of Rome. Legend has it that the Emperor liked Valentine, and tried to get him to convert to paganism so that his life might be saved. Of course, Valentine refused – and tried to convert the Emperor to Christianity instead. He was executed for his troubles.

This legend has no association to romance, and throughout the years, writers have tried to make the legend more closely associated with love. In one, Valentine is a Christian priest living during the time of Emperor Claudius. According to legend, Claudius was trying to recruit men for the Roman Army – and failing. The men were refusing to leave their wives. Claudius became angry enough to forbid any new marriages throughout the Roman Empire. Valentine refused to honor the Emperor's decree, secretly marrying many couples before he was found out, thrown in jail, and eventually killed. Another legend claims that he cured his jailor's daughter of blindness before he died.

Actually, there are several holy men named Valentine who could be the saint in question. One of them was indeed a Roman priest; another was a bishop, and a third was a martyr believed to be from the Roman province of Africa. St. Valentine's Day was not declared a holiday until 496, when Pope Gelasius I gave it a date of February 14th. Even then, it was celebrated as a normal feast day to honor the saint, with no connection to romance. The pope described Valentine as among saints whose "names are reverenced among men, but whose deeds are known only to God." His birthplace and date of birth were unknown.

The first known association of Valentine's Day with love came from Geoffrey Chaucer. In his poem, "Parlement of Foules," written in 1382, Valentine's Day was said to be the day when all the birds chose their mates for the year. The poem was written to honor the engagement of England's King, Richard II, to Anne of Bohemia. The poem alludes to this as an old and venerable tradition; however, there are no records of Valentine's Day as a romantic holiday before this time. It's likely that Chaucer was the father of our modern-day holiday.

Valentine's Day took off soon after that – it fit in perfectly with the French nobility's ongoing infatuation with courtly love. While the term "courtly love" wasn't coined until the late 1800's, the principles of it can be found in literature dating as far back as the 12th century. In this idealized vision of romance, a knight or nobleman would fall in love with a beautiful woman – always a woman of a higher class, and usually somebody else's wife. His love would be unattainable, but he would still work to make himself worthy of her by undertaking dangerous quests in her name and performing any harrowing task she might ask for. Courtly love is found everywhere in literature from the legends of King Arthur to the poetry of Plutarch and Shakespeare.

During the 1400's, a "High Court of Love" was founded in Paris. It was an attempt to apply the language of law at the time to romantic conflicts including betrayals, violence against women, and contracts of love. The court was established on Valentine's Day, and its judges were chosen based on the eloquence of their poetry.

The earliest known valentine was sent from the Duke of Orleans to his wife. The Duke was being held in the Tower of London after the English army captured him at the Battle of Agincourt. The valentine was a rondeau, addressed to the Duke's "Valentined wife."

The tradition of exchanging love notes and cards on Valentine's Day continued for several centuries, and was eventually exported to the New World. Around 1847, Esther Howland, the daughter of a stationery-store owner, began mass-producing Valentine's Day cards. The cards were made of embossed paper and lace, and Esther claimed to have been inspired by a Valentine given to her by a sweetheart in England.

Today, Valentine's Day is celebrated by everyone from children to adults. Next time you sign your name to a Valentine's Day card or pick up a Valentine gift for your loved one, remember the mysterious origins of the holiday – it's sure to make your experience of it richer.

One of the most famous myths of Ancient Japan is that of Issun Boshi, or “Little One Inch,” as his name translates to.

Boshi’s parents had been married several years without being able to conceive, and after many years of frustration they prayed at a local shrine for divine assistance. They would be happy with any child, they claimed in their prayer, even if the child was only as big as a finger. The gods were pleased with their humility, and decided to grant their wish.

Though Boshi is the subject of several legends, he is most associated with a story that took place when he was fifteen years old. Wanting to visit Kyoto, the capital of Japan, he set out with his sword (in reality a needle), a bowl of rice, and a set of chopsticks. These items soon came in handy- upon encountering a river, he sat down in his rice bowl, and using his chopsticks as a pair of oars, promptly waded across the river.

Upon reaching the city, Boshi was lucky to find employment in the house of a wealthy family. He was a dedicated guard and servant, and became a favorite to the family. One day, accompanying the daughter to a prayer shrine, two oni (ogres) attacked the pair. Despite his size, Boshi bravely jumped in front of the daughter to protect her, and one of the oni swallowed him whole. From inside the monster’s stomach, Boshi took out his needle and stabbed away at the ogre’s gut. The monster spit him out in disgust, and Boshi climbed into the face of the other oni. Boshi stabbed away at the beast’s eye, and the two oni ran away in a panic, leaving behind a magic mallet that they had stolen from an earlier victim.

The daughter picked up the mallet and struck it on the ground. Instantly, the God of Luck appeared, willing to grant her one wish. Still impressed by the bravery of her defender, she wished for Boshi to be restored to full size. Pleased with the selflessness of her wish, the God of Luck clapped his hands and vanished into the air.

Boshi, now full-sized, brought the daughter home, and they were soon married, with the blessing of her parents. He enlisted as a soldier, and because of his bravery and cunning, became a famous samurai. Though he would be the subject of many more legends, he is most famously known as the one-inch-man who drove off two oni with only a needle!