The moon and the helm of a boat

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The moon and the helm of a boat (Daro no tsuki)

June 1887

On the night before the final battle between Taira and Minamoto forces at Dannoura in 1185, Taira no Kiyotsune reflected on his losses and the futility of war, played his flute, then threw himself into the water to commit suicide.

 

 

  

THE WARRIOR X

 

 

Taiso Yoshitoshi

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