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title: Baba Yaga
author: Ivan Bilibin
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/14525/baba-yaga/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 1970-01-01
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# Baba Yaga
_Authored by Ivan Bilibin_
## Image File
[](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/14525.jpg)
## Image Caption
An illustration portraying the [Baba Yaga](https://www.worldhistory.org/Baba_Yaga/). The image comes from the traditional Russian fairy tale called *Vasilisa the Beautiful* that discusses the adventures of a young girl who encounters Baba Yaga upon being expelled from her home by her evil stepmother. Here Baba Yaga is portrayed as a powerful and frightful witch who is involved with multiple evil forces. Ivan Bilibin created the illustration in 1900.
## Cite This Work
### APA
Bilibin, I. (2021, August 27). Baba Yaga. *World History Encyclopedia*.
### Chicago
Bilibin, Ivan. "Baba Yaga." *World History Encyclopedia*, August 27, 2021. .
### MLA
Bilibin, Ivan. "Baba Yaga." *World History Encyclopedia*, 27 Aug 2021, .
## License & Copyright
[Original image](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bilibin._Baba_Yaga.jpg) by [**Ivan Bilibin**](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bilibin._Baba_Yaga.jpg). Submitted by [Celina Bebenek](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/celinacyprianbe/ "User Page: Celina Bebenek"), published on 27 August 2021. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.