There are two known facts, one is that SAKANOUE no Okina and SAKANOUE no Kunimaro sided with Emperor Tenmu, and did good performances in the Jinshin War, the other is that SAKANOUE no Inukai, who was recognized for his martial arts skills by Emperor Shomu, took the first step toward becoming a warrior. 判明しているのは、坂上老、坂上国麻呂が壬申の乱で天武天皇方として活躍した事と坂上犬養が聖武天皇に武才を認められて武人の第一歩を踏み出した事である。 |