...after telling and retelling the sacred story for over 3,500 years, many details of other exploits and facts about Shog's personal nature was lost long ago.

Nevertheless, what survived of the story is both believed and cherished by the masses.

Some say the truth was intentionally suppressed by the religious elite from the beginning.

This is why:

"The legendary warrior was actually a woman named 'Shoga'."

Solid post, solid writing.

Namaste, JaiChai