Honoring Wise Women
Some have argued that the “wicked witch” stereotype of fairy tales is a construct of patriarchal cultures efforts to oppress women, specifically older women.
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Some have argued that the “wicked witch” stereotype of fairy tales is a construct of patriarchal cultures efforts to oppress women, specifically older women.
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Baba Yaga is not easy to find. There are stories about her, though it seems few have delved into her mysteries and shared what they have learned. Perhaps they were eaten up?
Baba Yaga is a popular hag-like figure from Russian folklore. Despite this, she is also revered as a wise woman. “Baba” means “grandmother”, a term of respect.
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As the year turns toward Halloween, stories of Baba Yaga have come more and more to my awareness. Here is my condensed version of the Russian folktale.
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