# The Old Woman — Russian Folktales character guide

> The Old Woman in Russian Folktales by A. N. Afanasyev.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Babushka

**First appearance:** 0017-b-ba-yag-and-zamor-shek

## Who they are

An old woman who gives advice or magical gifts.

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