Chikubushima moon

Taira no Tsunemasa was a Taira leader and warrior, as well as an accomplished musician. The emperor lent Tsunemasa the precious lute, Seizan no biwa. During a campaign, Tsunemasa visited the shrine at Chikubushima. He began to play a biwa and his beautiful music attracted the goddess Benten (goddess of literature, music, wealth and femininity) who appeared in the form of a dragon. The goddess gave good omens to the Taira generals. Tsunemasa was later killed in the battle of Ichinotani (03/18/1184).