Categories
More Noh
Tag Archives: buddha’s law
Nue (鵺)
Contributed by David Surtasky Nue (鵺) a fifth category play attributed to Zeami There was once, many years ago, a certain Monk who made his way around the provinces visiting numerous temples and shrines. He had gazed at the sky … Continue reading
Posted in Noh Play Synopses, Noh plays
Tagged ashiya, buddha's law, Emperor Konoe, 鵺, fifth category play, hachiman, kariginu, kumano, minamoto no yorimasa, Nue, traveling monk, Tōsanjō
1 Comment
Yamamba (山姥)
Contributed by David Surtasky Yamamba (山姥) (summary) A fifth category play attributed to Zeami Many years ago there was a popular dancer in Kyoto nicknamed Hyakuma-yamamba. She was famous for creating a kusemai telling the story of a Yamamba, a … Continue reading
Kurozuka (黒塚)
Contributed by David Surtasky Kurozuka (黒塚) (summary) A fifth category play, author unknown. The Buddhist monk Yūkei from the temple in Nachi has decided to make a pilgrimage in the pursuit of alms. He and his companions have made a … Continue reading
Kazuraki (葛城)
Contributed by David Surtasky Kazuraki (葛城) (summary) A fourth category play, author unknown. Traveling from Mount Haguro a party of mountain priests (yamabushi) have decided to pay a visit to Mount Kazuraki in order to offer prayers to the deity … Continue reading
Theatre Nohgaku Blog 