Taira clan

“The Tale of Heike” centers around the war between two clans, the Taira or Heike in the story and the Minamoto or known as Genji in the story in the 1100s. The work is often equated to other historical pieces of work such as the Iliad, the general plot of the work revolves around aspects of warrior culture and Japan during the medieval age. Since the piece was like other historical epic poems, there is not single author and the story has evolved being passed down through an oral culture before finally

Tobio sat against the headboard and stared down at Shoyo who slept calmly on his pillow, gently breathing. In this state, his defenses were lowered even as he moved responsively to the lift of Tobio’s hand. The hand brushed hair away from fluttering eyelids and proceeded to move back and forth. The hair was fluffy. Tobio combed locks and untangled small knots though there were little to be found. Had there been more, Shoyo would have awakened in an instant. He was tender headed; Tobio had learned

emperor Go-Shirakawa, issued a statement urging the Minamoto to rise against the Taira. While Mochihito would be killed in June and Minamoto Yorimasa crushed at the Battle of the Uji, a fire had been set. In September Minamoto Yoritomo, who had recieved Mochihito's call from Miyoshi Yasukiyo, set about raising an army in the Province of Izu, where he had been in exile. There was an irony in the preceeding events, as Taira Kiyomori had himself sown the seeds of the war, so the poetic tale goes. His great

leadership and actions of notable warrior class families: the Taira, Minamoto and Hojo. Another factor leading to the rise of the warriors was the

drama, which talks about warriors. The plot of this play is base on the Heike Monogatari, and the story happens in the late 12th century at Ichinotani, the place where Atsumori was killed by Kumagai no Jirō Naozane. In the Heike Monogatari, two large clans of Minamoto and

his arm. Muna sets out to find his father after only knowing this little information about him. Muna was also told that his father was a Heike warrior, which brings up this conflict between two feuding clans. During this time period in Japan there was a conflict between the Heike and the Genji clans. The reason behind their fighting is because of the conflict over political power of Japan. Muna embarks on his journey

Japan in the 10th century was experiencing change and disorder as its relatively new central government sought techniques for a strong and enduring legacy. In this period lived a man named Taira no Masakado. In events which are swirled with mystery and legend, Masakado found himself in direct opposition with the government, even proclaiming the title of the “New Emperor”. His legacy endures to this day and is a fundamental component in contemporary Japanese folklore. Was Masakado a product of his

They acted like wolves, sometimes killing, and always embarrassing their opponent. Grayson could never understand why they fought, but the champions always got a position of authority. The champions would go off and start clans. Up to this point there were about seven clans. People had spread so far out there was never an exact amount. So this is where we find Grayson. Grayson had dirty blond short hair. Everyone was seventeen since they were all created 17 years ago. He had a partially tan complexion

everything about the Clans, and it was a shock to learn her name: Hollyleaf! She’s Lionblaze and Jayfeather”s sister and was believed to be dead, but here she is: taking us out of the tunnels. She pleaded with us not to tell ThunderClan that she was found, but Lionblaze found us before she could disappear and he took Hollyleaf, Dovewing, and me back to camp, and our Clanmates were shocked to see Hollyleaf again. We told Firestar what we heard, and promised he’d keep the Clan vigilant in case of an

like that. She glanced up at the other clan in front of her. Half of them held an expression of pure fear and panic while the others’ eyes danced with rage. “I can’t believe you would have the audacity to accuse my clan of murder with what you have just done before all our very own eyes.” Mulan growled, “I believe it is quite obvious that we