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Priest Sosei

Priest Sosei

Period: Heian Period Occupation: Waka Poet, Priest, Caligrapher Family: Henjo (father) Birth: fl. 9th/early 10th century. Death: – Priest Sosei Priest Sosei (素性 or 素性法師) was a waka poet, calligrapher and Priest who flourished around the end of the 9th and early 10th century. Prior to taking the name Sosei he[...]

Henjo

Henjo

Period: Heian Period Occupation: Waka Poet, Monk Family: Priest Sosei (son) Birth: 816 Death: 890 Henjo Henjo (遍昭 or 遍照) was a Buddhist monk and poet, entering into religion in 849. Before this he was known as Yoshimine no Munesada (良岑宗貞) and lived between 816 and 890. Before entering into religion[...]