Dark figures of world mythology
Chapter 1
Mesopotamian guardians of the wind
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Chapter 2
Egyptian judges of the dead
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Chapter 3
Slavic shadows of the deep forest
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Chapter 4
Alpine enforcers of the winter solstice
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Master of Dark figures of world mythology
Ch 3 · Slavic shadows of the deep forest
renaissanceman Baba Yaga's Hut
Those chicken legs were pillars charred in smoke, An ancient tomb of wood before the legend woke.
Fun Fact
Baba Yaga's fence: The fence around Baba Yaga's hut features glowing skulls that can shoot fire to destroy her enemies or light a hero's path.
Glossary
leshy (noun)
A tutelary forest spirit in Slavic folklore who protects woodlands and wild animals. In Eastern Europe, rural hunters historically offered this shapeshifter bread and salt for safe passage.
A tutelary forest spirit in Slavic folklore who protects woodlands and wild animals. In Eastern Europe, rural hunters historically offered this shapeshifter bread and salt for safe passage.
Quiz
In which century did the Christianization of Slavic lands begin to alter pagan folklore?