Why did Yoshitsune survive his family's purge?

Note: I made a mistake recording this episode but did not have time to go back and fix it. It's episode 614!

This week, we're starting a three-part series on the evolution of Minamoto no Yoshitsune from historical figure to national legend. This week: what do we know for sure about one of the most famous samurai in Japan, and what do our oldest available sources have to say about him?

Show notes here.