Who Is Baba Yaga? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Baba Yaga is a In the Public Domain comic book character, the alter ego of Баба Яга, with over 200 comic issue appearances. Baba Yaga is a witch from Russian/Slavic folklore.

Who is Baba Yaga?

Origins and Creation Baba Yaga was the ancient Slavic goddess of earth before the Russian Gods came into power, but she seemed to abuse her powers by inflicting mortals with drought and famine. She degenerated into a goddess of the underworld and built her hut out of bones near the location of a cave leading to the underworld and often flew through the air on a broomstick. She is the model for the fairy tale witch in Hansel And Gretel . She ate anyone who wandered near her. She was also known as the grandmother of Chert, the Russian devil, and Koshchei , the god of misfortune, whom became foes of Bielebog , the god of spring, and Perun, the god of thunder. She is the grandmother of Chernobog. Major Story Arcs Marvel Captain Britain and Meggan came across Baba Yaga's home while traveling through Western Russia. She captured Meggan and attempted to bring her to her side.

Key facts

Baba Yaga is of god/eternal origin. The character is published by In the Public Domain. With 200 recorded issue appearances, Baba Yaga ranks among the most featured characters in comics.