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Momotarō
Popular hero of Japanese folklore / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Momotarō (桃太郎, "Peach Boy") is a popular hero of Japanese folklore. His name is often translated as Peach Boy, but is directly translated as Peach + Tarō, a common Japanese given name. Momotarō is also the title of various books, films and other works that portray the tale of this hero.
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Momotarō | |
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![]() A bisque doll of Momotarō. | |
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Gender | Male |
Origin | Japan |
Nationality | Japanese |
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There is a popular notion that Momotarō is a local hero of Okayama Prefecture, but this claim was invented in the modern era. This notion is not accepted as consensus in scholarly circles.