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Quotes about baba-yaga

Baba Yaga, a figure steeped in the rich tapestry of Slavic folklore, embodies the enigmatic allure of the unknown. Often depicted as a fearsome witch dwelling deep within the forest in a hut that stands on chicken legs, she is a symbol of the duality of nature—both nurturing and destructive. This complex character represents themes of wisdom, transformation, and the thin line between fear and fascination. People are drawn to quotes about Baba Yaga because they capture the essence of her mysterious and multifaceted nature. Her stories challenge us to confront our fears, embrace the unknown, and find strength in adversity. Baba Yaga's presence in folklore serves as a reminder of the power of the natural world and the wisdom that can be gleaned from it. Her tales are not just about magic and mystery; they are about the journey of self-discovery and the courage to face the shadows within and around us. As you delve into quotes about Baba Yaga, you embark on a journey through the depths of human imagination and the timeless dance between light and dark.

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Anya had never seen a house uglier house than Baba Yaga’s. It was made entirely of mouldy bones in the same interlocking design as a log cabin. A thorny garden grew as high as the fence and skulls, bleached white by the sun, capped each fence post. Two enormous scaly chicken legs came out on either side of the house. Anya snorted in amusement and disgust. Yvan, she noticed, had turned an interesting shade of grey.
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Don't be disgusting.Don't dare me. I majored in disgusting at Gulag Community College. Lucrezia Borgia taught cooking, and Madame Defarge taught knitting. Emperor Nero taught violin and also led the cheerleading squad. I skipped all my classes and failed with distinction.
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He gave a good yell, for Baba Yaga at her best caused strong windows to crack and fall out of their frames."From "Baba Yaga and the Sorcerer's son
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The shiny black nose of a fox appears through her door before the rest of it steps tentatively across the wooden floor to where she’s cooking. A pile of children’s clothes lie discarded in a corner of the room. The fox knows what she is cooking and holds back a shudder. There are some things even foxes know better than to eat.
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Words shouldn’t be dirty or cleanBut definitely sweet,On the tongue, in the mind.
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But it’s our duty as Yaga, living in this Yaga house, to talk to them and give them one last wonderful evening reliving their memories and celebrating their lives, before they pass through The Gate and return to the stars.
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Hounds and hearthstones, girl, haven't you ever heard a story about Koschei? He's only got the one. Act one, Scene one: pretty girl. Act one, Scene two: pretty girl gone!
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I also juggle,” he said in a grave tone, “and am quite adept with a deck of cards.
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[Cat] found a complete set of the works of Edgar Allan Poe, with little tabs of paper sticking out. The were scrawled over with the witch's comments to herself, "Fun!" "Try this, but with exploding feathers!" and "Gotta love him -- deeply sick.
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Why do you two have swords?" "Yes," Day asked. "Why do we?" He headed toward the door without waiting for the answer. "There is a gigantic beast rising from the lake and coming toward the hut," Gregori said, as if he'd just told them the neighbors were coming for breakfast. "We should probably stop it before it gets here.
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