[JapanUrbanLegend] purple mirror

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The story of the purple mirror is one of Japan's urban legends, classified under school ghost stories. While there are slight variations depending on the region, the basic premise is as follows: if you remember the phrase "purple mirror" until you turn 20, you will experience misfortune. This misfortune can range from simply being unhappy to more severe consequences, such as being pierced to death by shards of the mirror or never being able to marry.

However, there are protective measures associated with this legend. The first defense is to say "sky blue mirror" if you are already remembering "purple mirror." This supposedly breaks the curse that has been placed upon you. The second defense is to remember the phrase "white crystal." In this case, even if you remember the purple mirror, you will not only avoid misfortune but actually become happier. Interestingly, these two protective measures can sometimes be linked together.

The background and settings of this urban legend vary by region. For instance, in the Kanto region, a story is told of a girl who, without thinking, painted her favorite mirror with purple paint and ended up gazing at it until she fell ill and died. In contrast, in the Kansai region, the tale often involves a woman who dies in an accident during her coming-of-age ceremony, with a purple mirror found in her room afterward.

In reality, this legend combines a prejudice related to certain illnesses and the innate human fear of death. Purple, in particular, symbolizes death, and mirrors are frequently used as elements of fear, which further enhances the overall sense of dread.

Additionally, beyond the "purple mirror," other words that can supposedly curse a person if remembered until the age of 20 include "dolphin island" and "purple turtle." These stories effectively illustrate the anxiety and fear inherent in urban legends.

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