6 Season
75 Episode
Monstrum - Season 3 Episode 1 Baba Yaga: The Ancient Origins of the Famous ‘Witch’
One of the most beloved (and feared) figures in Russian and East Slavic folklore, Baba Yaga is more than just a witch. She’s a rumored cannibal who lives in a strange rotating house and flies around in a magical mortar and pestle--but she’s also a helpful grandmotherly figure. Who is Baba Yaga really? Pagan goddess? Evil witch? Scary old lady? Find out in this episode, which takes a look at traditional gender roles in Slavic history, pagan deities, burial practices of Neolithic Central Europe, and why this monstrous woman continues to endure.
- Year: 2023
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- Genre: Documentary
- Studio: PBS, YouTube
- Keyword: monster, zombie, mothman
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- Cast: Dr. Emily Zarka