28. Baba Yaga and the Seven Orphans
from The Story Apothecary Hosted by Nana Tomova
A story from the Slavic lands about Baba Yaga - the liminal Crone Goddess. It is an uncomfortable and uneasy story about burying the animal, wild, parts of us and the dangers that follow. Story Prescription: A story about the importance of initiation, and having elders in your life. A story about the importance of those wild barking parts of us that tell us when something is not right, and how we chose to bury them. -Story Caution: A frightening story for children. This one might be for adults or for slightly older children. There are also themes of animal cruelty throughout. Nonetheless, a story full of wisdom and metaphor. _ To support my work financially, and benefit from the Story Apothecary community, you can become a regular patron on Patreon, and you will receive the gift of stories and folklore. . You can also 'buy me a coffee' as a one-off way of supporting me if you enjoy listening. _ Music: Thank you to In Feathers for the beautiful music.
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