So like many kids who grew up somewhat pre-internet, I loved a good fairy tale or Disney movie.

I mean, come on, handsome princes, fairy godmothers, animals that land on you when you sing,

who doesn't want to be in one of these stories?

But there was one thing about these tales that scared the living daylights out of me.

The Wicked Witch.

She was enough to make me say, you know what?

Maybe I'm good without the Prince Charming as long as I never have to cross her.

I'll keep my voice, my beauty, my integrity right where it is, thank you very much.

But if you think evil stepmothers and sea witches are bad,

then you need to meet the OG wicked witch.

Baba Yaga.

With roots in Slavic traditions, she's said to be a trickster, an ogre-like woman who

fries and eats little children and decorates her house with their bones. But others say if you

treat her well, she can be a guide who helps you along your journey. Though there's some who think Baba Yaga is more than just a creepy old legend meant to keep kids out of the woods.

Because stories about her might actually be grounded in reality.

I'm Ashley Flowers, and this is so supernatural. Welcome back to So Supernatural. I'm Yvette Jile. And I'm her sister, Rasha Pecarrara. And today, we are talking about witches. And my whole life up until recently, I was pretty afraid of the wicked witch from the Wizard of Oz because

it was our mom's absolute favorite movie. And we watched it what every Thanksgiving,

every Christmas. Yeah, that's right. It was on repeat in our house. We loved it so much.

Yes, and it wasn't until wickedicked came out, and I never actually

saw the musical on Broadway, but I do want to one day. But when Wicked the movie came out, my entire

perception of everything I knew about Elphaba, the Wicked Witch, was totally blown away. And it actually made me feel

so happy to know that someone who is supposed to be evil was actually good. Wicked did such a

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