Chapter : Introduction to fairy tale characters
Since this text contains references to fairy tales that may be unfamiliar to some readers, here's a brief explanation:
[Baba Yaga]
Also known as "Grandmother Yaga," Baba Yaga is a character from Slavic folklore. She is an old and hideous woman who lives in a hut perched on chicken legs and roams the forest. In some stories, she is said to eat children, while others depict her as longing for human love.
[Vasilisa]
Vasilisa's story is similar to Cinderella. Her mother died shortly after she was born, and her father remarried. Unfortunately, her stepmother and stepsisters often humiliated and mistreated her. One day, her stepmother ordered her to venture into the forest, where a witch was known to reside, to retrieve fire.
The task seemed nearly impossible, but with the help of a magical doll left to her by her late mother, Vasilisa found Baba Yaga and passed a series of intricate tests. These included sorting grains from ash and sand, locating specific objects, and other challenges.
In the end, Baba Yaga kept her promise and gave Vasilisa the fire. She also helped her take revenge on her stepmother and stepsisters. In another version, Vasilisa earned the favor of a prince, who assisted her in her quest for justice.
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Further details are pending. The story will also include many non-Disney versions of classic fairy tales,Because these tales were written long ago, they often have eerie undertones.