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{{Dialogue|Woman|Yes, they say the old Rokkaku lord has returned to reclaim his castle.|Elderly Man|Like the legendary fight between Benkei and Ushiwaka-maru! This will bring great fame to Otsu.|Two Otsu residents discussing Benkei's duel with Minamoto, 1582.|Assassin's Creed: Shadows|An Evening in Otsu}} | |||
{{Dialogue|Woman|Yes, they say the old Rokkaku lord has returned to reclaim his castle.|Elderly Man|Like the legendary fight between Benkei and Ushiwaka-maru! This will bring great fame to Otsu.|Benkei's duel with Minamoto | |||
'''Saitō Musashibō Benkei''' (西塔武蔵坊弁慶, 1155 – 1189), known simply as '''Benkei''' (弁慶), was a [[Japan]]ese ''[[sōhei]]'' who lived during the 12th century, in the final years of the {{Wiki|Heian period}}.<ref name="Wiki">{{WP|Benkei}}</ref> | '''Saitō Musashibō Benkei''' (西塔武蔵坊弁慶, 1155 – 1189), known simply as '''Benkei''' (弁慶), was a [[Japan]]ese ''[[sōhei]]'' who lived during the 12th century, in the final years of the {{Wiki|Heian period}}.<ref name="Wiki">{{WP|Benkei}}</ref> | ||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
Benkei gained fame for his duel at {{Wiki|Gojo Bridge}} against [[Minamoto no Yoshitsune]], a commander of the {{Wiki|Minamoto clan}}. Having lost to him, Benkei went to become Yoshitsune's retainer and served him during the [[Genpei War]].<ref name="Wiki" /> Benkei's duel against Yoshitsune became well | Benkei gained fame for his duel at {{Wiki|Gojo Bridge}} against [[Minamoto no Yoshitsune]], a commander of the {{Wiki|Minamoto clan}}. Having lost to him, Benkei went to become Yoshitsune's retainer and served him during the [[Genpei War]].<ref name="Wiki" /> Benkei's duel against Yoshitsune became well known and held in high regard, such that in the 16th century, the people of [[Otsu]] considered it legendary.<ref name="An Evening in Otsu">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[An Evening in Otsu]]</ref> | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
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Latest revision as of 21:55, 21 June 2025
Saitō Musashibō Benkei (西塔武蔵坊弁慶, 1155 – 1189), known simply as Benkei (弁慶), was a Japanese sōhei who lived during the 12th century, in the final years of the Heian period.[1]
Biography[edit | edit source]
Benkei gained fame for his duel at Gojo Bridge against Minamoto no Yoshitsune, a commander of the Minamoto clan. Having lost to him, Benkei went to become Yoshitsune's retainer and served him during the Genpei War.[1] Benkei's duel against Yoshitsune became well known and held in high regard, such that in the 16th century, the people of Otsu considered it legendary.[2]
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed: Shadows (mentioned only)
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1
Benkei on Wikipedia
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Shadows – An Evening in Otsu