Companion Articles

In these articles I go in-depth on each of the topics covered in the comics and videos.
It's where I pour all the research, thoughts and connections I make while I researching. Sources are included.

Baba Yaga

The Krivich Christian and Yaga.

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Intro "According to Nikolai Novikov, the first authentic folktale with Baba Yaga was published by Mikhail N. Makarov in 1820 (Novikov 1974: 133-134), a version of AT 327C/F. Makarov himself declared Baba Yaga to be "some kind of Slavic deity, known to us from folktales" (Makarov 1827: 149). Makarov .....
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Who’s that on Baba Yaga’s fence?.

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'Vasilisa the Beautiful' webtoon by Julia Tar - https://julia_tar.artstation.com/projects/nJ4DlrJulia Tar's instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/julia_tar_art/ I want to tell you a story about Baba Yaga’s skulls. The ones that hang on her fence, presumably to ward off unwanted.....
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The Meaning of Baba Yaga’s Name.

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I'm sure you know who Baba Yaga is, but have you ever wondered what her name means? The answer will shed some light on her role in Slavic folklore as well as her possible origin in Slavic mythology. Let's uncover some Slavic Lore. The first part of her name is easy - the word Baba shows up in.....
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