Russia (Slavic folklore)

Baba Yaga

Folklore — not a documented case

A mysterious female figure in Slavic folklore believed to live in a hut standing on chicken legs deep in the forest. For centuries she has been one of the central figures of Eastern European fairy tales and folk stories.

Baba Yaga, the most recognized figure of Slavic folklore, has had a place in the fairy tales of Russia, Ukraine, Poland, and the surrounding region for centuries.

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The stories in this section are folk tales and legends; they are not verified, real events and should not be confused with the rest of the archive.

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