Nomi no Sukune

Nomi no Sukune by Kikuchi Yōsai

Nomi no Sukune (野見 宿禰) was a Japanese legendary sumo wrestler during Emperor Suinin era.[1] He kicked and killed his opponent Taima no Kehaya (当麻蹴速) under the Emperor's instruction.[2] It was not modern sumo, but he is regarded as the human creator of sumo.[3] He was an ancestor of Sugawara no Michizane.[1]

A mural of him, removed from the old National Olympic Stadium in 2014, will be put on display at the new stadium in 2019.[4]

References

  1. 1 2 "The history of Kitano Jinja". Kitano Jinja. Retrieved 2008-02-19.
  2. ↑ "Sumo wrestling history, the Ancient Japanese sport". Essortment. Retrieved 2008-02-19.
  3. ↑ "History of Sumo Wrestling". Houston Chinatown. Retrieved 2008-02-19.
  4. ↑ "東京五輪向け壁画取り外し…建て替え国立競技場". Yomiuri Shinbun. 5 November 2014. Retrieved 8 November 2014.
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