# The Smith — Russian Folktales character guide

> The Smith in Russian Folktales by A. N. Afanasyev.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Smith, Wayland Smith

**First appearance:** 0031-the-smith-and-the-devil

## Who they are

A blacksmith who forges magical items or tricks devils.

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