Kintarō

Kintarō (金太郎, Kintarō? sometimes means "Golden Boy") is a folk (story) hero from Japanese folklore. A child born really strong. He was raised by a girl ogre in a mountain called Mount Ashigara. He became friendly with the animals and imaginary things of the mountain. Later, after catching the terror of the region around Mount Ooe, Shutendouji, he became a great follower of Minamoto no Yorimitsu under the new name Sakata no Kintoki (坂田公時, Sakata no Kintoki?).

Kintarō Media

A young Kintarō battling Namazu, in a print by Yoshitoshi.
Kintarō holding a carp and an axe (Masakari).
Minamoto no Yorimitsu and Kintarō by Yoshitoshi, 1886, Warriors Trembling with Courage.

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