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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.
Kintaro is a character from the Mortal Kombat fighting game series. He made his debut in Mortal Kombat II as the game's sub-boss and became playable in Mortal Kombat Trilogy. Kintaro returned as a non-playable sub-boss in Mortal Kombat (2011) alongside Goro and Shang Tsung, although the latter was a playable character.
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.
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...
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.
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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.
Kintaro, the Golden Boy, is known for his unrivaled strength and leadership skills. After livinh in the forest for many years, he moves to the city to defend...
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).
Apr 24, 2015 · Kintaro, as with so many Japanese heroes, is the subject of legend and possibly some fact. Raised by his mother near Mount Kintoki it was said that he was a wild child of superhuman strength – wrestling bears, uprooting trees – and he befriended and spoke to animals especially his friends the monkeys.”
