The play however apparently combines two legends , one concerning the origins of the Suruga Dance ( Suruga - mai ) and another the descent of an angel onto Udo Beach .
The earliest recorded version of the legend dates to the eighth century .
The play apparently combines two legends , one concerning the origins of the Suruga Dance ( Suruga - mai ) and another the descent of an angel onto Udo Beach .
The earliest recorded version of the legend dates to the eighth century .