Review the passage, then write two to four sentences comparing the folktale with Hidesato's real life.

Hidesato showed not the least sign of fear. He tried to calm the Dragon King.

"Don't be afraid. I shall surely kill the centipede. Just bring me my bow and arrows."

The Dragon King did as he was bid, and the warrior noticed that he had only three arrows left in his quiver. He took the bow, and fitting an arrow to the notch, took careful aim and let fly.

-" My Lord Bag of Rice,"

Yei Theodora Ozaki

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Homer

5 April, 16:24

Review the passage, then write two to four sentences comparing the folktale with Hidesato's real life.

Hidesato showed not the least sign of fear. He tried to calm the Dragon King.

"Don't be afraid. I shall surely kill the centipede. Just bring me my bow and arrows."

The Dragon King did as he was bid, and the warrior noticed that he had only three arrows left in his quiver. He took the bow, and fitting an arrow to the notch, took careful aim and let fly.

-" My Lord Bag of Rice,"

Yei Theodora Ozaki

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Demarcus Hancock · Answer 1

The folktale uses real historical details, such as the bravery and military skill of Fujiwara no Hidesato. However, the folktale says that he defeated a giant centipede for the Dragon King, when he really defeated a rebel for the emperor.