We've covered more than a few legends, myths and fables on time sucks so far.

After digging into topics previously like Norse mythology and the Greek gods and the legend of King Arthur,

to the brothers Grimm and more, we've learned that supernatural tales of human history are woven into the beliefs and cultures of every distinct group of peoples on earth.

On today's episode, we return again to Russia.

But this time, not to explore the life in terrible times of a serial killer or even worse, a mass murderous dictator,

this time we investigate our second Slavic mythical creature, Baba Yaga.

The first Slavic creature we sucked was way back in December of 2016,

crampus, the Christmas devil.

So who is Baba Yaga?

She's one of the best-known legends of Slavic folklore.

She's a supernatural figure who is one of the major sources of what we think of as the stereotypical witch today.

An ugly old, mean, scary manipulator of magic and evil.

Baba Yaga has also said to roam the countryside,

in one of the strangest mobile homes you've ever imagined.

One with chicken feet instead of wheels.

She's usually presented as a fearsome apparition

but according to the tales, Baba Yaga isn't always bad.

Like many gods and goddesses, she's capricious.

She's moody.

Her attitude depends on the moment and who she's dealing with.

She's a Slavic guardian who stands between the worlds of the living and the dead.

She's a protector of nature.

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