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Where was Baba-Yaga and Vasilisa the Brave first told?
A really long time ago. :P Before Poland and Russia and Ukraine and the other Slavic countries separated into what they are today. That's why all the different countries have their own versions of...
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What is a myth or a legend?
They're essentially synonymous. They refer to folklore stories, generally untrue, though those who tell them may believe them to be true and in some cases they may be loosely related to actual...
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What is a legend or myth?
Legends or myths are usually created by ancient philosophers to explain the origin of something or the reason something happens. For example, some philosophers believed that eclipses signal the...
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Where is Baba Yaga from?
Russian mythology.
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Who is Baba Yaga?
In Slavic folklore, Baba Yaga (or Baba Jaga) is a witch with beady eyes, stringy hair, and a long nose covered with warts. She lived somewhere in Russia inside a hut perched on chicken legs. The hut...