Becoming Baba Yaga
Becoming Baba Yaga
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Spisak, Kris. Becoming Baba Yaga: Trickster, Feminist, and Witch of the Woods. Foreword by Gennarose Nethercott. Newburyport, MA: Hampton Roads Publishing, 2024.
Baba Yaga offers a reflection of the constant battle between light and darkness, stability and fear, magic and the mundane that permeates our daily lives. As a figure that embodies these dichotomies - being both an old crone and an enchantress, a demon and a wish granter, and a symbol of both feminism and fairytales - she serves as a fascinating and intricate character in Slavic folklore. Becoming Baba Yaga delves deep into the mythos and history of this iconic figure.
Becoming Baba Yaga offers a comprehensive exploration of this enigmatic character, delving into her historical and cultural origins, analyzing her stories, and providing valuable context. Through thoughtful and informative discussions, author Spisak sheds light on Baba Yaga's connection to nature, her role as an Earth goddess and herbalist, and her aspect as a trickster and archetype. This resource is essential for those interested in understanding the multifaceted presence of Baba Yaga and her relevance in modern times, as both a force for good and evil and a feminist trailblazer ahead of her time.
Kris Spisak has a B.A. in English from the College of William and Mary, and an MLA from the University of Richmond. She did further graduate work in fiction through the University of Iowa. She has taught at college but is now an independent scholar. She has been spotlighted in Writer’s Digest and HuffPost for her work as an editor and author dedicated to helping other writers. She fully believes that well-written words and well-told stories have always changed the world and that they will continue to do so. She can’t wait to tell you her next story.
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