Russian Folktales · Character
The Dragon
A multi-headed dragon that battles heroes.
minor
Also known as Chúdo-Yúda
First appearance: The Realms of Copper, Silver and Gold
The Dragon shows up with force in Danílo the Unfortunate. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Chúdo-Yúda, the Old Man of the Sea, who is beaten by Danílo to summon the Swan.
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In Danílo the Unfortunate: Chúdo-Yúda, the Old Man of the Sea, who is beaten by Danílo to summon the Swan. Later, in Alyósha Popóvich: The monstrous antagonist, a gluttonous knight who insults Prince Vladímir and is…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Mythical, magical, and human archetypes
- Divine and mortal figures
- Magical and domestic antagonists
- Heroes and rulers of Kíev
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because the Wise Woman’s imitation of the parents’ call introduces the fir…
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The Dragon appears across 6 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- Danílo the Unfortunate
- Alyósha Popóvich
- The Realms of Copper, Silver and Gold
- Nikíta the Tanner
- The Enchanted Tsarévich
- Glossary
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