Becoming Baba Yaga: Trickster, Feminist, and Witch of the Woods

Description

"When darkness, fear, and instability inundate our daily lives, folktale figures like Baba Yaga speak to the dichotomy of our existence-the hope and the horror, the magic and the mundane. This book provides an in-depth look at the Baba Yaga mythos and history through Slavic folklore and is a comprehensive resource for anyone hoping to learn more about this ambiguous character"--