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'''Zeami Motokiyo''' (c. 1363 – c. 1443) was a [[Japan]]ese actor and playwright. Coming from a low class theater family, at 12 years old, Zeyami became the companion<ref name="Echoes Shadows 07">''[[Echoes of History]] – Shadows'' – Episode 7: Kyoto: Japan's Imperial City</ref> of 17 year old<ref>{{Wiki|Louis Crompton|Crompton, Louis}} (2003). Homosexuality and Civilization. Harvard University Press. p. 424. ISBN 9780674011977.</ref> [[shōgun]] [[Ashikaga Yoshimitsu]]. Through this connection, he was able to mingle with the higher classes and get accustomed with their culture and preferences. Zeyami used his writing skill and created many plays meant to be enjoyed by these cultured people, establishing the {{Wiki|Noh|Noh theater}}. These "austere, ethereal, beautiful" pieces remain | '''Zeami Motokiyo''' (世阿弥 元清; c. 1363 – c. 1443) was a [[Japan]]ese actor and playwright. Coming from a low-class theater family, at 12 years old, Zeyami became the companion<ref name="Echoes Shadows 07">''[[Echoes of History]] – Shadows'' – Episode 7: Kyoto: Japan's Imperial City</ref> of 17-year-old<ref>{{Wiki|Louis Crompton|Crompton, Louis}} (2003). Homosexuality and Civilization. Harvard University Press. p. 424. ISBN 9780674011977.</ref> ''[[shōgun]]'' [[Ashikaga Yoshimitsu]]. Through this connection, he was able to mingle with the higher classes and get accustomed with their culture and preferences. Zeyami used his writing skill and created many plays meant to be enjoyed by these cultured people, establishing the {{Wiki|Noh|Noh theater}}. These "austere, ethereal, beautiful" pieces remain the most famous Noh plays to this day.<ref name="Echoes Shadows 07" /> | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:58, 7 June 2026
Zeami Motokiyo (世阿弥 元清; c. 1363 – c. 1443) was a Japanese actor and playwright. Coming from a low-class theater family, at 12 years old, Zeyami became the companion[1] of 17-year-old[2] shōgun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu. Through this connection, he was able to mingle with the higher classes and get accustomed with their culture and preferences. Zeyami used his writing skill and created many plays meant to be enjoyed by these cultured people, establishing the Noh theater. These "austere, ethereal, beautiful" pieces remain the most famous Noh plays to this day.[1]
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Echoes of History (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Shadows (mentioned in Database entry only)
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Echoes of History – Shadows – Episode 7: Kyoto: Japan's Imperial City
- ↑ Crompton, Louis (2003). Homosexuality and Civilization. Harvard University Press. p. 424. ISBN 9780674011977.