Kuniyoshi Utagawa, Minamoto Yorimitsu also known as Raiko.jpg, Minamoto Yorimitsu fight again a Spider]] (944-1021), also known as Minamoto no Raiko, along with his brother Yorinobu, served the regents of the Fujiwara clan, taking the violent measures the Fujiwara were themselves unable to take. He is one of the earliest Minamoto of historical note for his military exploits, and is known for quelling the bandits of Ōeyama.

His loyal service earned him the governorships of Izu Province, Kozuke and a number of others in turn, as well as a number of other high government positions. Yorimitsu served as commander of a regiment of the Imperial Guard, and as a secretary in the Ministry of War. When his father Minamoto no Mitsunaka died, he inherited Settsu Province.

Yorimitsu featured in a number of legends and tales, including the legend of Kintaro (Golden Boy aka Sakata Kintoki), the legend of Shuten Doji, and the legend of Tsuchigumo.

See also

• Seiwa Genji

Reference

• Sansom, George (1958). 'A History of Japan to 1334'. Stanford, California: Stanford University Press.

1021 deaths | 944 births | Japanese folklore | Minamoto clan

Minamoto no Yorimitsu | 源頼光 | Yorimitsu