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Baba Yaga: The Ambiguous Mother and Witch of the Russian Folktale (International Folkloristics)

Andreas Johns

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Description:Baba Yaga is a well-known witch from the folklore tradition of Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus. A fascinating and colorful character, she resembles witches of other traditions but is in many ways unique. Living in the forest in a hut that stands and moves on chicken legs, she travels in a mortar with a pestle and sweeps away her tracks with a broom. In some tales she tries to harm the protagonist, while in others she is helpful. This book investigates the image and ambiguity of Baba Yaga in detail and considers the meanings she has for East Slavic culture. Providing a broad survey of folktales and other sources, it is the most thorough study of Baba Yaga yet published and will be of interest to students of anthropology, comparative literature, folklore, and Slavic and East European studies.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Baba Yaga: The Ambiguous Mother and Witch of the Russian Folktale (International Folkloristics). To get started finding Baba Yaga: The Ambiguous Mother and Witch of the Russian Folktale (International Folkloristics), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: Baba Yaga is a well-known witch from the folklore tradition of Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus. A fascinating and colorful character, she resembles witches of other traditions but is in many ways unique. Living in the forest in a hut that stands and moves on chicken legs, she travels in a mortar with a pestle and sweeps away her tracks with a broom. In some tales she tries to harm the protagonist, while in others she is helpful. This book investigates the image and ambiguity of Baba Yaga in detail and considers the meanings she has for East Slavic culture. Providing a broad survey of folktales and other sources, it is the most thorough study of Baba Yaga yet published and will be of interest to students of anthropology, comparative literature, folklore, and Slavic and East European studies.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Baba Yaga: The Ambiguous Mother and Witch of the Russian Folktale (International Folkloristics). To get started finding Baba Yaga: The Ambiguous Mother and Witch of the Russian Folktale (International Folkloristics), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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