Baba Yaga

Baba Yaga is a prominent figure in Slavic folklore, often depicted as a mysterious witch-like character. She is typically portrayed as an elderly woman with supernatural abilities, living in a hut that stands on chicken legs, which can move or spin. Baba Yaga can be both a hindrance and a helper, challenging heroes or offering guidance depending on her mood or how they approach her. She embodies themes of nature, transformation, and the boundary between the mundane and the magical, serving as a complex symbol of wisdom, danger, and the unknown.