In reading about China's influence on Japan, I learned of the battle of Dan-no-ura, which took place in 1185 between 2 rival samurai clans. As one who has always been fascinated with the way of the Samurai, I went looking (on the internet of course) for some more info. Aside from the usual wiki-sources, which satisfy my curiousity most times (I know, superficial me), I found this video. Yes, the heikigani are crabs. Yes, that is Carl Sagan. No, I don't know if this is pre- or post- Godzilla (I'm joking!, have a sense of humor). Neverthless, here's what I found:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RiNKt6gcEM8
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ReplyDeleteThe legend of the Heiki Crabs is interesting but the commentator ruins the mysterious feel of the clip.
ReplyDeleteInteresting... great find.
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