Baba Yaga: The Scary Story Behind the Fairy Tale
03/03/25 • 9 min
Journey into the haunting realm of Baba Yaga, one of Slavic folklore's most notorious figures.
This episode dives deep into tales that transcend mere horror. Touched by personal connections and narrated by the iconic Vincent Price, listeners will uncover the dual nature of fear and courage embodied by Baba Yaga. Through the lens of a captivating radio drama adaptation, we explore a young girl's experiences against the backdrop of a mean stepmother and the ominous possibilities of meeting Baba Yaga herself.
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You can watch the radio drama episode we are discussing on our YouTube channel :https://youtube.com/@melancholy_mentor
Journey into the haunting realm of Baba Yaga, one of Slavic folklore's most notorious figures.
This episode dives deep into tales that transcend mere horror. Touched by personal connections and narrated by the iconic Vincent Price, listeners will uncover the dual nature of fear and courage embodied by Baba Yaga. Through the lens of a captivating radio drama adaptation, we explore a young girl's experiences against the backdrop of a mean stepmother and the ominous possibilities of meeting Baba Yaga herself.
Send us an email to let us know your thoughts or if you have anything to add at ⏬⏬
[email protected]
You can watch the radio drama episode we are discussing on our YouTube channel :https://youtube.com/@melancholy_mentor
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Melancholy Mentor Podcast - Baba Yaga: The Scary Story Behind the Fairy Tale
Transcript
Hello everyone and welcome to Melancholy Mentor , where classic literature meets the vibrant world of radio plays . I'm Fran and I'm joined by Evan from Mystery Mythos . Together , we're your guides on this creative journey .
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