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'''Myōrin''' (妙林尼) was a Japanese woman in the 16th century. She was the wife of [[Yoshioka Kyōko]] and served [[Ōtomo clan|Otomo clan]] in Bungo. She was the heroic woman who defended the Otomo clan in the [[Kyūshū Campaign|Kyūshū campaign]] against [[Shimazu clan|Shimazu's army.]]<ref>{{Citation|last=Bacon|first=Alice Mabel|title=SAMURAI WOMEN|url=http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/cbo9781316144657.009|work=Japanese Girls and Women|pages=196–227|publisher=Cambridge University Press|isbn=9781316144657|access-date=2018-12-12}}</ref> |
'''Myōrin''' (Myorin-ni 妙林尼) was a Japanese woman in the 16th century. She was the wife of [[Yoshioka Kyōko]] and served [[Ōtomo clan|Otomo clan]] in Bungo. She was the heroic woman who defended the Otomo clan in the [[Kyūshū Campaign|Kyūshū campaign]] against [[Shimazu clan|Shimazu's army.]]<ref>{{Citation|last=Bacon|first=Alice Mabel|title=SAMURAI WOMEN|url=http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/cbo9781316144657.009|work=Japanese Girls and Women|pages=196–227|publisher=Cambridge University Press|isbn=9781316144657|access-date=2018-12-12}}</ref> |
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== Siege of Tsurusaki Castle == |
== Siege of Tsurusaki Castle == |
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Revision as of 15:22, 13 December 2018
Myōrin (Myorin-ni 妙林尼) was a Japanese woman in the 16th century. She was the wife of Yoshioka Kyōko and served Otomo clan in Bungo. She was the heroic woman who defended the Otomo clan in the Kyūshū campaign against Shimazu's army.[1]
Siege of Tsurusaki Castle
In 1586 Myorin led the defense of Tsurusaki Castle against an attack. Bolstered by their victory over Ryuzoji Takanobu at the Battle of Okita-Nawate in 1584 the Shimazu of Satsuma moved against the Otomo in 1586, concentrating their attacks upon the three fortresses of Funai, Tsurusaki and Usuki. The army of 3,000 men was led by the three Shimazu generals who expressed surprise on discovering that a woman was defending the castle. Myorin appeared on the walls dressed in full armour and carrying a naginata. Negotiations were set in motion and Myorin was offered substantial reward in gold and silver if she would surrender the castle, but she made it clear that she was prepared to defend it to the death. The defense of Tsurusaki under Myorin was kept up with vigor, the garrison losing only one man during the main assault and taking 63 heads of the Satsuma attackers. The heads were forwarded to Otomo Sorin in Usuki, who was very encouraged thereby. The heroic Myorin was clearly in the thick of the fighting because during one assault she held a deep arrow wound and was captured.[2]
The warrior widow plan
Three month after, facing the arrival of overwhelming army of central ruler Hideyoshi Toyotomi to Kyushu island, Shimazu army decided to retreat from Bungo province and protect their original territory. At this time, Myorin told the commanders of Shimazu army that she was too involved in Shimazu army and could not stay at this place. Therefore she planned to accompany with Shimazu army. Commanders of Shimazu army trusted this and then left the castle in advance. Looking at this, Myorin sent her army and attacked dizzying Shimazu army from backside. Shimazu army lost many soldiers and two of three commanders, thus escaped from Tsurusaki area. Later Hideyoshi Toyotomi heard this and hoped to meet Myorin, but Myorin who accomplished revenge of her husband declined this invitation and returned to quiet life.[3]
Popular Culture
She makes appearances in the Samurai Warriors series of games.
References
- ^ Bacon, Alice Mabel, "SAMURAI WOMEN", Japanese Girls and Women, Cambridge University Press, pp. 196–227, ISBN 9781316144657, retrieved 2018-12-12
- ^ Turnbull, Stephen (2012-01-20). Samurai Women 1184–1877. Bloomsbury Publishing. ISBN 9781846039522.
- ^ Ken, 投稿者. "Tsurusaki Castle -Fierce battle for fate and fame (5) -Plots of old lady-". Retrieved 2018-12-12.
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