Dōjōji (Noh play)

Dōjōji (道成寺) is a famous Noh play of the fourth category ("miscellaneous"), of unknown authorship. Traditionally it is said to be written by Kan'ami and revised by Zeami, while others assign it to Kanze Nobumitsu; there are many variations in different texts, and a popular adaptation for kabuki theatre is titled Musume Dojoji. It originated from a longer 15th century play called Kanemaki ("Enwrapped in a Bell"). It is set in the Buddhist temple Dōjō-ji in Kii Province, telling the story of a vengeful serpent-spirit and a temple bell. It is practically the only Noh play to use a substantial propa huge bell.

Dōjōji
道成寺
Category4th miscellaneous
Characterswaki Abbot of Dōjōji
wakizure two priests
aikyōgen two servants
maejite dancer
nochijite serpent demon
PlaceDōjōji, Kii province
TimeThird month
SourcesHonchō Hokke Reigenki
Kanemaki
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