# Baba Yaga
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baba yaga is a female character (or one of a trio of sisters of the same name) from Slavic folklore who has two contrasting roles. In some narratives, she is described as a repulsive or ferocious-looking old woman who fries and eats children, while in others she is depicted as a nice old woman who helps the hero. Both versions often depict her as a witch.
S1E13 - Baba Yaga v. Draugr
On this week's episode, the legendary witch from Slavic folklore, Baba Yaga, is summoned by librarian and writer Moni Barrette (Creators Assemble, Enhance Your Library, Enhance Your Well Being). Jessi counters with the Norse zombie, the Draugr. Will the spell-casting crone and her vicious gaggle of…
10/1/26 - Antwane Tyler Hangs Out and Drops a Huge Announcement
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Kiki's Delivery Service & Howl's Moving Castle: Miyazaki's Witch
The Witch Movie Project: Kiki's Delivery Service & Howl's Moving Castle
Blane and Courtney break through anime skepticism to unpack two Hayao Miyazaki masterpieces that redefine what witches actually are: women in total control of themselves.
Kiki's Delivery Service follows a 13-year-old witch le…
29. Witches Around the World: Part 1
Hop on your broom and fly around the globe with us as we begin a magical journey of a new, infrequently recurring series on witches around the world. This week's witches are: Baba Yaga, Morgan Le Fay, Yamauba, and The Morrigan.
The Darkest Witch Folklore You Were NEVER Told
You know the witch of fairy tales—the old hag with the pointy hat, the broomstick, the cauldron. She is a cartoon, a Halloween costume, a bedtime story. But the real witches of folklore were something else entirely. They were women who were feared, hunted, and often innocent. They were creatures of…
Drinks with Baba Yaga | Shadows of Stravia Ep. 62 | D&D Actual Play
A night of enchanted wine turns into drinks with Baba Yaga. In Shadows of Stravia Episode 62, the party's downtime in Slavoka brings dangerous offers, unexpected connections, and a fireworks rehearsal with something to say.Zelphira and Luma try to enjoy a quiet evening in Skorn Manor's cellars, but…
TASHA: The Forbidden Truth About D&D's Most Dangerous Witch Queen | Iggwilv Lore
She bound demon lords. She conquered nations. She became a goddess. The woman known as Tasha rewrote the rules of magic itself through brilliance and ruthlessness. This is her complete story.The archmage known to history as Tasha, Iggwilv, and Zybilna represents one of the most complex and dangerou…
62. Marusia and the Hedgehog with Guest Storytellers Vanessa Woolf and George Hoyle
Join me is this special episode as I talk to Vanessa Woolf and George Hoyle from Connection with Wonder about stories, community and our values as storytellers; as well as witches, ghosts and Baba Yaga!
Vanessa shares the fun Russian story of Marusia and the Hedgehog, both of which find themselve…
What The Wind Carries: The Firebird, The Deathless, and The Seer
What The Wind Carries: The Firebird, The Deathless, and The Seer
The red string is officially out. In Part One of our ACOTAR theory series, we’re diving into Vassa, Koschei the Deathless, and Elain Archeron—and the mythology and folklore that might be hiding clues about what comes next.
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Episode 4- Baba Yaga
This week, Heather tells us all about one of the stories she grew up with in childhood, the infamous Baba Yaga. As we get a little deeper into her origins, we start to think maybe she's not as bad as we've all been lead to think. Do you think she's a evil witch or maybe just a little misunderstood …
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