Beyond the Ink: Scrubbing the Myths of Yasuke and Oda Nobunaga’s Radical Rationalism

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Beyond the Ink: Scrubbing the Myths of Yasuke and Oda Nobunaga’s Radical Rationalism

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Join Marcus and Sophie as they deconstruct the legendary 1581 encounter between Oda Nobunaga and Yasuke, moving beyond modern controversies to analyze primary Jesuit and Japanese sources. From the famous 'scrubbing' anecdote to the chaos of Kyoto, we explore how this towering figure fit into the fluid meritocracy of the Sengoku period. Discover why Yasuke was a strategic asset rather than a mere curiosity, and how his role as a trusted retainer challenges our modern definitions of the samurai class. #Yasuke #JapaneseHistory #OdaNobunaga #SengokuPeriod #SamuraiMyth #HistoryPodcast

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