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Episode 614 - I am Legend, Part 1
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- History of Japan
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- Feb 6, 2026
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- 2224
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Summary
Note: I made a mistake recording this episode but did not have time to go back and fix it. It's episode 614! This week, we're starting a three-part series on the evolution of Minamoto no Yoshitsune from historical figure to national legend. This week: what do we know for sure about one of the most famous samurai in Japan, and what do our oldest available sources have to say about him? Show notes here .