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Kismet, Witchy Women, and Feminist Friendships

Kismet, Witchy Women, and Feminist Friendships

by Rebecca Copeland | Jun 22, 2021 | Japanese Culture

BOOK RELEASE I catch sight of her sometimes, the yamamba or mountain witch.  Now and then I’ll find her staring back at me from the corner of the mirror or racing ahead of me on the darkened street. She’s fearless and almost always laughing.  Not that big...
Seeking Inspiration: How the Japanese Mountain Witch Encourages Artistic Creativity

Seeking Inspiration: How the Japanese Mountain Witch Encourages Artistic Creativity

by Rebecca Copeland | Apr 5, 2021 | Japanese Culture

Have you ever wondered how authors find the ideas for their books?  Or, how they nurture those ideas to publication? Join this live zoom-based interview to explore the way the Japanese mountain witch, or the yamamba, has encouraged artistic creativity across time...

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