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Tragic End of the Taira Clan
- The Genpei War ended with the Minamoto's victory after a naval battle at Dan-no-ura.
- The child emperor and his grandmother committed suicide by jumping into the sea to avoid capture.
Samurai Mythmaking Originates
- The Heike Monogatari shaped samurai ideals for 200 years after the Genpei War.
- Samurai warfare became performative, with decorated armor and a focus on tallying kills.
Honor and Seppuku Explained
- Samurai honor demanded fighting to the death rather than retreat.
- They developed seppuku, a painful ritual suicide, to avoid capture and dishonor.