In the folktale “Baba Yaga” we see an unusual characterization for the hero. Unlike the folktales of other cultures, where the hero is described as being the strongest and bravest, the hero in this folktale is often mentioned as being “kind” (“Baba Yaga” 2). Compared to the hero in the other folktale “llya the Murom’ we see a completely opposite characterization. In this folktale, the hero is continuously characterized with traits such as strong and brave. With that being said, we see that these folktales portray a Slavic culture that identifies heroes by their actions, rather than their
In the folktale “Baba Yaga” we see an unusual characterization for the hero. Unlike the folktales of other cultures, where the hero is described as being the strongest and bravest, the hero in this folktale is often mentioned as being “kind” (“Baba Yaga” 2). Compared to the hero in the other folktale “llya the Murom’ we see a completely opposite characterization. In this folktale, the hero is continuously characterized with traits such as strong and brave. With that being said, we see that these folktales portray a Slavic culture that identifies heroes by their actions, rather than their