Russian Folktales · Character
The Smith
A blacksmith who forges magical items or tricks devils.
minor
Also known as Smith, Wayland Smith
First appearance: The Smith and the Devil
The Smith shows up with force in Bába Yagá and Zamorýshek. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Forges three chains for Zamorýshek; the third chain is strong enough to hold.
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In Bába Yagá and Zamorýshek: Forges three chains for Zamorýshek; the third chain is strong enough to hold. Later, in The Smith and the Devil: The smith who first befriends the devil, then his son disrespects the devil,…
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- Divine and mortal figures
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- 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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