Zeami Motokiyo

Zeami Motokiyo (c. 1363 – c. 1443) was a Japanese actor and playwright. Coming from a low class theater family, at 12 years old, Zeyami became the companionEchoes of History – Shadows – Episode 7: Kyoto: Japan's Imperial City of 17 year old (2003). Homosexuality and Civilization. Harvard University Press. p. 424. ISBN 9780674011977. 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 . These "austere, ethereal, beautiful" pieces remain as the most famous Noh plays to this day.
==Appearances==
*Echoes of History 
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