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    BENKEI1155-1189

    A warrior monk, Benkei has entered popular Japanese legend and there are many stories about his life and exploits. When he was born he’s said to have had wild teeth and long hair like a demon, and when he was 17 he was said to be over two-metres tall. He spent many years working for Minamoto Yoshitsune, famously being killed defending him. Legend has it his dead body, riddled with arrows, was still standing as Minamoto Yoritomo’s forces attacked.

    MINAMOTO YOSHITSUNE 1159-1189

    A military commander of the Minamoto clan, Yoshitsune

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