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Yama-bito (やまびと, "mountain people") are mountain-dwelling human-like beings in Japanese folklore.


Origin

Yama-bito appear to be men and women who have reverted or been transformed into an animal- or monster-like state via withdrawal from human society.


The most famous yama-bito are the yama-uba (mountain hag) and the yama-otoko (mountain man), but they can be of any sex or age.


References

Sadler, A. W. (1987). "The Spirit-Captives of Japan's North Country: Nineteenth Century Narratives of the "Kamikakushi"". Asian Folklore Studies 46: 217-226. Asian Folklore Studies, Nanzan University.


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