Baba Yaga

In this episode, we take a look at Baba Yaga. Baba Yaga is a supernatural, wicked witch-type character from Slavic folklore who is most often depicted as a deformed old hag. She lives deep in the forest in a hut that stands on chicken legs, and she can fly around using a broom or a mortar and pestle. This week’s episode features a story by Verra Xenophontovna Kalamatiano de Blumenthal called “Baba Yaga.” Find a transcript of this episode here.