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Warriors & Heroes
Kintaro
Kintarō
Meaning & Symbolism
Superhuman strength, vigor, courage. The archetypal strong child who grew up to become a great warrior.
The Story
Raised by a yamamba (mountain witch) on Mt. Ashigara, Kintaro had supernatural strength from childhood — wrestling bears, splitting rocks, uprooting trees. He was eventually recruited by Minamoto no Yorimitsu to become one of his four legendary retainers (Shitennō).
Traditional Placement
Back + GlutesFront Torso
Best Seasons
SpringAll Seasons
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