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Mountain Witches: Yamauba,Used
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Mountain Witches is a comprehensive guide to the complex figure of yamaubafemale yokai often translated as mountain witches, who are commonly described as tall, enigmatic women with long hair, piercing eyes, and large mouths that open from ear to ear and who live in the mountainsand the evolution of their roles and significance in Japanese culture and society from the premodern era to the present. In recent years yamauba have attracted much attention among scholars of women? literature as women unconstrained by conformative norms or social expectations, but this is the first book to demonstrate how these figures contribute to folklore, Japanese studies, cultural studies, and gender studies.Situating the yamauba within the construct of yokai and archetypes, Noriko T. Reider investigates the yamauba attributes through the examination of narratives including folktales, literary works, legends, modern fiction, manga, and anime. She traces the lineage of a yamauba image from the seventhcentury text Kojiki to the streets of Shibuya, Tokyo, and explores its emergence as well as its various, often conflicting, characteristics. Reider also examines the adaptation and recreation of the prototype in diverse media such as modern fiction, film, manga, anime, and fashion in relation to the changing status of women in Japanese society.Offering a comprehensive overview of the development of the yamauba as a literary and mythic trope, Mountain Witches is a study of an archetype that endures in Japanese media and folklore. It will be valuable to students, scholars, and the general reader interested in folklore, Japanese literature, demonology, history, anthropology, cultural studies, gender studies, and the visual and performing arts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'Mountain Witches: Yamauba' about? A: 'Mountain Witches: Yamauba' is a comprehensive guide exploring the figure of yamauba, a female yōkai in Japanese culture, and its evolution from the premodern era to the present. The book discusses yamauba's roles in folklore, literature, and gender studies.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Mountain Witches: Yamauba'? A: The author of 'Mountain Witches: Yamauba' is Noriko T. Reider, who examines yamauba through various narratives including folktales, modern fiction, and manga.
- Q: What topics does the book cover? A: 'Mountain Witches: Yamauba' covers topics such as folklore, Japanese literature, cultural studies, and the changing status of women in society, providing a detailed analysis of yamauba in various forms of media.
- Q: How many pages does 'Mountain Witches: Yamauba' have? A: 'Mountain Witches: Yamauba' has 238 pages, offering a thorough exploration of its subject matter.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Mountain Witches: Yamauba'? A: 'Mountain Witches: Yamauba' was published on July 1, 2021.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'Mountain Witches: Yamauba' is available in paperback binding, making it accessible for readers who prefer physical copies.
- Q: Is 'Mountain Witches: Yamauba' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'Mountain Witches: Yamauba' is suitable for academic study as it provides valuable insights for students and scholars interested in folklore, gender studies, and Japanese cultural studies.
- Q: Can this book be useful for general readers? A: Absolutely, 'Mountain Witches: Yamauba' is also valuable for general readers interested in Japanese folklore and literature, as it presents the material in an engaging and informative manner.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations or visual elements? A: The book does not specifically mention illustrations or visual elements, focusing on textual analysis and narrative exploration of yamauba.
- Q: What makes 'Mountain Witches: Yamauba' unique compared to other books on Japanese folklore? A: 'Mountain Witches: Yamauba' is unique in its comprehensive analysis of yamauba as a cultural archetype, tracing its lineage and adaptation across various media, a first of its kind in this scholarly field.