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Japanese warrior monk and legendary figure known for his fight on the bridge in medieval Japan

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The Rest Is History
660. Dawn of the Samurai: Japan’s Greatest Warrior (Part 3)

And the backdrop to it is that Benkei is a lawless warrior monk, always the most dangerous kind of warrior monk.

The Rest Is History
660. Dawn of the Samurai: Japan’s Greatest Warrior (Part 3)

Tom, you love the story of Benkei on the Bridge, don't you?

The Rest Is History
660. Dawn of the Samurai: Japan’s Greatest Warrior (Part 3)

It's called Benkei on the Bridge, and it was written in the 15th century.

The Rest Is History
660. Dawn of the Samurai: Japan’s Greatest Warrior (Part 3)

Again and again, his blows are parried, till at last even he, mighty Benkei, can do battle no longer.

The Rest Is History
660. Dawn of the Samurai: Japan’s Greatest Warrior (Part 3)

Again and again, Benkei strikes.

The Rest Is History
660. Dawn of the Samurai: Japan’s Greatest Warrior (Part 3)

What shall Benkei do?