Nomi no Sukune

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Who is Nomi no Sukune?

Nomi no Sukune was a Japanese legendary sumo wrestler during Emperor Suinin era. He kicked and killed his opponent Taima no Kehaya under the Emperor's instruction. It wasn't modern sumo, but he is regarded as the human creator of sumo. He was an ancestor of Sugawara no Michizane.

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on July 23, 2013

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