Why is Baba Yaga so Terrifying?

Throughout Slavic folklore, Baba Yaga has been a figure of both mystery and terror. A force of nature, she exists on the edge of life and death, offering guidance to some and destruction to others. Why then does Baba Yaga continue to terrify us?

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Written by Jason Collier
Narrated by Adam Marsdin

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