39,327
edits
(→Associated tropes:: clean up) |
m (Mass update links) |
||
Line 5:
She is a common antagonist in Slavic folklore, known for kidnapping and eating children (and serving as a cautionary tale for small children against wandering off or talking to strangers). Some tales alternatively revolve around characters seeking her out for her wisdom or having her offer guidance to lost souls, though they are notably less in number.
The character of Baba Yaga has made dozens of appearances in popular culture and modern works including [[Orson Scott Card]]'s novel ''[[Enchantment]]'', the ''[[Fables (Comic Book)|Fables]]'' and ''[[Hellboy (
----
=== Associated tropes: ===
Line 19:
* [[Familiar]]: Usually has several, either animals, or her invisible servants, or both.
* [[Flying Broomstick]]: Sometimes, but she's usually depicted flying with the mortar and pestle.
* "[[
* [[Iconic Item]]: She flies around in a giant ''mortar and pestle''. Some later tales (and toys) depict her flying with the usual for witches - a broomstick.
** The hut on bird legs is also quite iconic.
* [[Never Mess
* [[Public Domain Character]] Has shown up in [[Dungeons and Dragons]], [[Quest for Glory]] and [[Fables (Comic Book)|Fables]].
* [[Sapient House]]: Her hut is able to move on its own with its chicken legs.
|