The Tale of the Heike
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The Tale of the Heike is an epic account compiled prior to 1330 of the struggle between the Taira clan and Minamoto clan for control of Japan at the end of the 12th century in the Genpei War.
Detail of a screen painting depicting scenes from The Tales of Heike
Knife handle (kozuka) from matching seven-piece set of sword fittings with scenes from The Tale of Heike
Battle scenes from the Tale of Heike, early 17th century
"Kogō" and "The Imperial Procession to Ōhara"
Genpei War
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The Genpei War was a national civil war between the Taira and Minamoto clans during the late Heian period of Japan. It resulted in the downfall of the Taira and the establishment of the Kamakura shogu
Scene of the Genpei War
The Heiji rebellion (1159) and the subsequent rise of the Taira were the main cause of the Genpei War 20 years later.
Scene of the Genpei war (1180–85), Kanō Motonobu (1476–1569), Muromachi period (1336–1573).
The Phoenix Hall of the Byōdō-in, where Yorimasa committed seppuku