The Smile of the Mountain Witch
Read Japanese Literature - A podcast by Alison Fincher
In this episode… Is she a man-eating crone? Is she a lonely wanderer? Or is she a sensual matriarch? However you define her, she’s the yama-uba—Japan’s legendary mountain witch. Notes and sources at the podcast episode website. Donate to RJL's Patreon. Let RJL know what you think! (Contact us through the website if you want a response.) Please note that text messages are for feedback only. RJL can't respond directly. Get in touch at www.readjapaneseliterature.com. Support RJL on Patreon.com...
