Baba Roga
Baba Roga, meaning "Horned Grandmother," is a fearsome witch-bogeyman figure from Bulgarian and broader Balkan folklore, used for centuries by parents to frighten misbehaving children into obedience. While the figure shares etymological and thematic roots with the more famous Baba Yaga of Russian folklore, Baba Roga has distinct characteristics that reflect specifically Bulgarian and South Slavic traditions. This horned crone is said to dwell in the deep forests and mountain caves of the Balkan peninsula, emerging at night to search for children who have disobeyed their parents. Unlike some bo