Baba Yaga sometimes acts as a donor in some Slavic folktales. As a donor, Baba Yaga assists the hero to their victory in someway. This can be through offering advice and wisdom or granting access to a magical tool. In some cases, characters will seek out Baba Yaga for “her wisdom or having her offer guidance to lost souls” (Forrester, Sibelan E. S., et al.). Baba Yaga, in the role of a donor, can be gentle and kind rather than ferocious and cruel. Some tales even depict Baba Yaga as having two older sisters, who are ironically named Baba Yaga as well. The sisters will work together to offer assistance to the heroes in need, often directing them to the next sister for guidance.
By Dara Goldman and Tyler Redmond