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Kintarō. A young Kintarō battling Namazu, in a print by Yoshitoshi. Kintarō ( 金 太 郎, often translated as "Golden Boy") is a folk hero from Japanese folklore. [1] A child of superhuman strength, he was raised by a yama-uba ("mountain witch") on Mount Ashigara.
The brave Kintaro grasping a giant carp which is attempting to become a dragon by climbing a waterfall is the subject of many works used to celebrate the growth of boys and pray for their worldly...
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Once upon a time there was a boy who lived with his mother on Mt. Ashigara. His name was Kintaro, and he was very strong from the day he was born.
She called him Kintaro or the Golden Boy. Now the remarkable thing about this child was his great strength, and as he grew older he grew stronger and stronger, so that by the time he was eight years of age he was able to cut down trees as quickly as the woodcutters.
Jan 2, 2017 · Kintaro, the Golden Boy Kintarō (金太郎, "Golden Boy") is a popular figure in Japanese folklore and was the childhood name of Sakata no Kintoki (坂田金時), one of the four trusted followers of the famous warrior Minamoto no Yorimitsu (源 頼光, 948-1021).
Feb 26, 2024 · Japanese folklore is rich with tales of legendary figures, and one such iconic character is Kintaro, often known as the Golden Boy. Let’s delve into the captivating legend of Kintaro and discover the enduring legacy of this beloved folklore hero.
