The Travels of Marco Polo · Character
Bodi-dharma
Also known as Bodhidharma
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 66
His name carries the weight of an old teaching, recalled with the reverence reserved for figures who seem to belong to a more distant age. Even in a brief mention, he feels like a presence preserved in memory rather than fully known.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult (5th-6th century)
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 66
- Books
- 1
Bodhidharma appears in the account as a revered Buddhist figure whose countenance is recalled by the successors of Shakia. The text offers no personal history or account of his deeds, leaving him present chiefly through the memory and esteem attached to his name.
Description
The text provides no concrete description of Bodhidharma’s appearance. It recalls his countenance as ancient and venerable, but gives no details of his face, coloring, hair, build, clothing, or distinguishing features. Any more specific portrait would go beyond the source.
Story so far
BOOK 1The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 1
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