In this episode we follow the early life of Yoshitsune, the Luke Skywalker of medieval Japan! Saved from execution by his mother's courage, Yoshitsune was exiled at an early age to a remote temple, where, according to legend, he learned swordsmanship and battle strategy from the great Goblin King Sojobo. It was the start of a long journey that will eventually see him reunited with his half-brother, Yoritomo - the future First Shogun of Japan...

Key figures in this episode:

Yoshitsune - younger half-brother of Yoritomo, the future First Shogun
Yoshitomo - father of Yoshitsune and Yoritomo
Lady Tokiwa - Yoshitomo's mistress; mother of Yoshitsune 
Lord Kiyomori - Head of the Heike clan
Benkei - a giant monk
Kichiji - a gold merchant
Sojobo - Goblin King of the Tengu

Written and presented by Sean Bermingham. 
Music and sound effects from Pond 5: www.pond5.com

The First Shogun podcast website: https://firstshogun.buzzsprout.com