Kabuki actor as Kiyohime, Japanese traditional story

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Kabuki actor as Kiyohime, Japanese traditional story

Kabuki actor as Kiyohime, in a Japanese traditional story involving the beautiful daughter of a village magistrate who falls in love with a young priest. When he rejects her she turns into a snake and destroys him with flames, together with the bell of the Dojoji temple in Hidaka. Seen here is Onoe Kikugoro, a kabuki actor (male), representing the spurned Kiyohime, dancing the Kyo Kanoko Musume Dojoji. Date: 1930s

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Beautiful Bell Destroys Drama Falls Flames Involving Kabuki Kikugoro Kimono Magistrate Onoe Performance Priest Rejects Representing Snake Turns Unrequited Musume Spurned

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This photograph captures Onoe Kikugoro, a renowned Kabuki actor from the 1930s, embodying the tragic character of Kiyohime in a traditional Japanese story. Kiyohime is the beautiful daughter of a village magistrate who falls deeply in love with a young priest. Despite his rejection, she is consumed by her passion and transforms into a snake, wreaking havoc with her fiery breath and destroying both the priest and the bell of the Dojoji temple in Hidaka. In this image, Kikugoro masterfully portrays Kiyohime's unrequited love and the ensuing transformation, as evidenced by his expressive facial features and the intricate, vibrant red kimono adorned with the motif of a serpent. The Kabuki performance of Kyo Kanoko Musume Dojoji, depicted here, is a poignant representation of the timeless tale, which continues to captivate audiences with its themes of love, rejection, and the supernatural. The dramatic intensity of the scene is further emphasized by the dimly lit stage and the use of bold, traditional Kabuki makeup. This photograph offers a glimpse into the rich history and cultural significance of Kabuki theatre in Japan during the 1930s.

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