A Dream of Baba Yaga
Summary
Narrated by Chloe, this episode features a story by Frankie about Alexandra, who follows a mysterious pull into a pine forest to meet Baba Yaga. The legendary figure, revealed as a protector of the wild, shares her origin story as a being created by the Earth Goddess from twelve women to teach humanity respect for nature. Alexandra visits Baba Yaga’s cottage, which stands on chicken legs, and is offered a drink from the Fountain of Youth but wisely declines, proving her worthiness. The tale concludes with Alexandra returning home to visit her grandmother, having found peace and clarity in t…
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Introduction and story setup with Baba Yaga
Guided relaxation and breathing exercise
Alexandra enters the pine forest
Following movement off the path
Discovering the hidden wooden cottage
Meeting the old woman and entering the house
Baba Yaga reveals her identity
Tea and cookies in the kitchen
The origin story of Baba Yaga
The house begins to move on chicken legs
Journey to the meadow clearing
The fountain of youth in the wild forest
Alexandra declines the fountain's drink
Return trip in the flying cauldron
Waking up and visiting her grandmother
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