Antei facts for kids
Antei (安貞) was a special way of naming time periods in Japan, like how we use years today. It was a Japanese era name (called nengō) that came after the Gennin era and before the Kangi era. The Antei period lasted from December 1227 to March 1229. During this time, the emperor of Japan was Go-Horikawa-tennō (後堀河天皇).
What Happened During the Antei Era?
The Antei era was quite short, lasting only a little over a year. Here are a couple of important things that happened during this time:
- 1227 (Antei 1, 1st month): A very important person named Fujiwara Kintsugu passed away at 53 years old. He had held high-ranking positions in the government, serving as both the Minister of the Right (udaijin) and the Minister of the Left (sadaijin). These roles were like being top advisors or leaders in the government.
- 1227 (Antei 1, 2nd month): Emperor Go-Horikawa gave a special honor to Fujiwara no Nagako. She was the daughter of another important leader, Konoe Iezane. The emperor made her his empress consort, which meant she became the main wife of the emperor and a very important figure in the imperial court. This role was also known as chūgū.
Understanding Japanese Eras
In ancient Japan, instead of just counting years from a fixed point like we do with AD/CE, they used special names for periods of time called nengō or era names. Each time a new emperor came to power, or sometimes after a big event, a new era name would be chosen. This system helped people keep track of history and important events. The Antei era is just one example of these many historical periods.
See Also
External Links
- National Diet Library, "The Japanese Calendar" -- historical overview plus illustrative images from library's collection
