Deep within the Slavic forests, Baba Yaga reigns-an enigmatic and contradictory figure of folklore. More than just a witch or a fairy tale character, she is a guardian of thresholds, a symbol of transformation, and the archetypal embodiment of dark feminine power.In Baba Yaga: Crone, Witch, and Gatekeeper, Magdalena Zoreva invites readers on an illuminating journey into the many layers of Baba Yaga's world. Drawing from cultural history, mythology, and psychology, Zoreva unravels the evolution and enduring significance of this iconic figure. From her roots in Slavic oral traditions to her...

Deep within the Slavic forests, Baba Yaga reigns-an enigmatic and contradictory figure of folklore. More than just a witch or a fairy tale character, she is a guardian of thresholds, a symbol of transformation, and the archetypal embodiment of dark feminine power.In Baba Yaga: Crone, Witch, and Gatekeeper, Magdalena Zoreva invites readers on an illuminating journey into the many layers of Baba Yaga's world. Drawing from cultural history, mythology, and psychology, Zoreva unravels the evolution and enduring significance of this iconic figure. From her roots in Slavic oral traditions to her...