Kintarō (金 太 郎, often translated as "Golden Boy") is a folk hero from Japanese folklore. [1] . A child of superhuman strength, he was raised by a yama-uba ("mountain witch") on Mount Ashigara.

Kintaro is a character from the Mortal Kombat fighting game series. He made his debut in Mortal Kombat II as the game's sub-boss and became playable in Mortal Kombat Trilogy. Kintaro returned as a non-playable sub-boss in Mortal Kombat (2011) alongside Goro and Shang Tsung, although the latter...

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Kintoki (Kintaro) drives out a goblin by scattering beans. He wears a ceremonial eboshi nobleman’s cap with a large “gold” kanji visible on his pleated hakama. Shown as a rotund figure in...

Kintaro may refer to: Kintarō (金 太 郎, often translated as "Golden Boy"), legendary child, a folk hero from Japanese folklore; a fictionalized version of Sakata no Kintoki, samurai from the Heian period; Kintarō doll, a toy offered to Japanese children during the Tango no Sekku holiday

Feb 26, 2024 · Kintaro, whose name translates to “Golden Boy,” is a legendary figure in Japanese folklore renowned for his incredible strength, courage, and kindness. Also referred to as Kintoki, he is depicted as a robust and powerful child who befriends animals and possesses extraordinary abilities from a young age.

Jan 2, 2017 · Kintarō (金太郎, "Golden Boy") is a popular figure in Japanese folklore and was the childhood name of Sakata no Kintoki (坂田金時), one of the four trusted followers of the famous warrior Minamoto no Yorimitsu (源 頼光, 948-1021).

Apr 24, 2015 · Kintaro, as with so many Japanese heroes, is the subject of legend and possibly some fact. Raised by his mother near Mount Kintoki it was said that he was a wild child of superhuman strength – wrestling bears, uprooting trees – and he befriended and spoke to animals especially his friends the monkeys.”

Nov 11, 2024 · Kintaro is often depicted as a robust young boy with a striking appearance, characterized by his golden hair, which is said to symbolize his connection to the divine and the sun. His extraordinary strength is legendary, as he could lift enormous boulders and wrestle wild animals with ease.

Apr 3, 2025 · In lieu of the dejection that pervades Zeami’s vision of the demoness, what Utamaro offers us is Yamauba as the abiding symbol of parental patience: miming shock when Kintaro disguises himself with a mask, reacting with good humor when he …