Miyamoto Musashi (Person) AKA 宮本 武蔵, Shinmen Bennosuke
Miyamoto Musashi
1583 AD - 1645 AD
AKA 宮本 武蔵, Shinmen Bennosuke
Japanese swordsman, strategist, artist and writer who became renowned through stories of his unique double-bladed swordsmanship and undefeated record in his 62 duels. Miyamoto is considered a kensei (sword saint) of Japan.
He was the founder of the Niten Ichi-ryū (or Nito Ichi-ryū) style of swordsmanship, and in his final years authored The Book of Five Rings (五輪の書, Go Rin No Sho) and Dokkōdō (獨行道, The Path of Aloneness).
Musashi developed eczema during infancy which had an adverse effect on his appearance.
Another story claims that he never bathed himself because he did not want to be surprised unarmed.
Historian Kamiko writes, "For his entire life, Musashi never took a wife, cut his hair, or entered a bath".
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