What do you know about the evil Baba Yaga, the most famous of the Russian fairy tales? Baba Yaga is one of the complex characters, and therefore one of the most fun and fascinating to discuss. In episode 7 of Fairy Tale Flip, Donna Lee Fields and Vanessa Y Rogers discuss the deeper meaning of this ambiguous child-eating witch who lives in a hut with chicken legs. We discuss the significances of her hut lit with skull lanterns deep in the forest. We explore the hidden meanings of the forest, Baba Yaga's frightening physical characteristics of iron teeth and long nose. We delve into other mythological figures, goddesses and trickster characters that share similarities with Baba Yaga. We look at the symbolism of death and rebirth, agism, finding one's own hero's journey. Its such a great episode!

Further Reading
Baba Yaga by Andreas Johns

The Witch Must Die Sheldon Cashdan

Baba Yaga (the version read for this session)

Vasilisa the Beautiful and Baba Yaga

BABA YAGA STORY TIME on YouTube

• 📚 Overview of Baba Yaga Stories (03:01 - 15:00)
• Discussion on the general plot of Baba Yaga stories.
• Vanessa provides a synopsis of the chosen Baba Yaga story.
• Comparison of different variants of Baba Yaga tales.
• 🧙‍♀️ Character Analysis of Baba Yaga (15:01 - 45:00)
• Discussion on Baba Yaga's physical characteristics and symbolism.
• Comparison of Baba Yaga to other mythological figures and trickster characters.
• Analysis of Baba Yaga as a mirror for human duality and morality.
• 🏡 Baba Yaga's Hut and Symbolism (45:01 - 1:05:00)
• Description of Baba Yaga's hut and its features.
• Symbolism of the hut in relation to death, rebirth, and duality.
• Historical and cultural context of Baba Yaga's hut.
• 📖 Historical and Cultural Context (1:05:01 - 1:30:00)
• Discussion on the historical origins of Baba Yaga tales.
• Comparison of Baba Yaga to various godde

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