# Glossary explained — Russian Folktales

> Chapter companion for Russian Folktales by A. N. Afanasyev.

## What happens

A glossary of terms and names used in the book, providing definitions and cultural context for Russian folklore elements.

## Character check-ins

### Bába Yagá

Defined as a Russian witch, also known as Yagá-Búra.

### The Bear

Referenced by the popular name Mikháilo Ivánovich.

### Crow Crowson

Listed as Vóron Vóronovich.

### The Dragon

Identified as Chúdo-Yúda, the Old Man of the Sea.

### Ivánushka

Diminutive forms Iváshechko, Iváshko, and Ványa are noted.

## Key lines

> Bába Yagá Russian witch, also Yagá-Búra.

Bába Yagá is a Russian witch, also called Yagá-Búra.

_Definition of a key folklore character._

> Chúdo-Yúda The Old Man of the Sea. This is a very clear loan from the Homeric Proteus.

Chúdo-Yúda is the Old Man of the Sea, clearly borrowed from Homer's Proteus.

_Explains the origin of a mythical figure._

> Zamorýshek This name is freely translated Benjamin, the last-born son of an old man.

Zamorýshek is translated as Benjamin, meaning the youngest son of an old man.

_Clarifies the meaning of a character's name._

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