The Sohei were a group of warrior monks who were so formidable, that the shoguns at the time would seek to enlist them into their own armies.
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Portable shrine?That sounds crazy.
Is there any historical information on female sohei/warrior maids/nuns?
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Just think, at this time, Islam had pluralistic societies with religious diversity.
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Sounds like a few of the visuals (head covering) and use of multiple weapons were attributed to the Shinobi as well.