Baba Yaga is a mythical witch from Slavic folklore, often depicted as an old, haggard woman with supernatural powers. She lives deep in the forest in a hut that stands on chicken legs and can move on its own. Baba Yaga is both feared and respected. Sometimes she helps lost travelers by granting them wisdom or magical items, while other times she is a terrifying antagonist who captures children. Her character is believed to have inspired the witch in the Brothers Grimm fairy tale "Hansel and Gret