![]() Baba Yaga has been mythologized as living in this world and the next, appearing anywhere at will without warning - just like John. She surrounds her home with the human remains of her victims. Similar to the Brothers Grimm tale of the witch in Hansel And Gretel (1812), Baba Yaga lures children into her home to devour them. In Russian folklore, she is a witch who lives in a disheveled home that stands on chicken legs. That said, considering John Wick's kill count, the Baba Yaga is not that different from the modern-day assassin. ![]() Baba Yaga’s roots and origins in Russian folklore create an even deeper meaning to John Wick, which makes it surprising that the franchise was not as attentive to this detail to strengthen the story.īaba Yaga is not the "Russian boogeyman" at all, she is a different being altogether. ![]() ![]() The John Wick franchise is actually wrong about Baba Yaga being the "Russian boogeyman." This has been a source of confusion for people who are familiar with the name, as well as fans who dedicate time to understanding a beloved character’s backstory. ![]()
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