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In a Certain Kingdom: Just Like Salt and Baba Yaga

Today we’re happy to share two shorter stories, one called “Just Like Salt” and the other the return of everyone’s favorite villain: Baba Yaga.

In the analysis section, Deacon Nicholas recommends a wonderful new book that has some fascinating things to say about early Christian poetry and imaginative fictions. Be sure to check out “She Who Loved Much” by Fr Kevin Kalish, from Holy Trinity Publications.

Original Music by Natalie Wilson.

Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Soundcloud | Ancient Faith

As a lover of Russian fairy tales, I’ve done a lot of work reading, researching, and making these tales accessible to readers. Today, I have a special invitation for you — I want to offer you a “A Passport to Russian Fairy Land”!

In this free essay, you’ll learn all about:

  • The pre-tale, or introductory line, that sets up Russian fairy tales
  • The meanings behind cryptic fairytale phrases (like what to do when you’re faced with a “wolf’s meal”)
  • An introduction to the infamous Baba Yaga herself

Just enter your email and I’ll send your passport:

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Written by:
Nicholas
Published on:
July 22, 2022

Categories: PodcastsTags: Baba Yaga, epic fantasy, epic fantasy series, fairy tales, fantasy fiction, In a Certain Kingdom, Nicholas Kotar, Russian, Russian fairy tale, Russian fairy tales, Russian history

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