<description>&lt;p&gt;This week, we cover how the legend of Yoshitsune as told in Gikeiki describes his demise. Which is how his tale ends, unless of course you know the truth: that Yoshitsune actually escaped to Hokkaido, became a god, and then left for the mainland to become Genghis Khan.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Wait, what?&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Show notes &lt;a href= "https://isaacmeyer.net/2026/02/episode-618-i-am-legend-part-4/"&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

History of Japan

Isaac Meyer

Episode 617 - I am Legend, Part 4

FEB 27, 202639 MIN
History of Japan

Episode 617 - I am Legend, Part 4

FEB 27, 202639 MIN

Description

This week, we cover how the legend of Yoshitsune as told in Gikeiki describes his demise. Which is how his tale ends, unless of course you know the truth: that Yoshitsune actually escaped to Hokkaido, became a god, and then left for the mainland to become Genghis Khan. Wait, what? Show notes here.