# The Smith — Russian Folktales character guide

> The Smith in Russian Folktales by A. N. Afanasyev.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Smith, Wayland Smith

**First appearance:** 0031-the-smith-and-the-devil

## Who they are

A blacksmith who forges magical items or tricks devils.

## In the story

### [Bába Yagá and Zamorýshek](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/russian_folktales_se/chapters/b-ba-yag-and-zamor-shek)

Forges three chains for Zamorýshek; the third chain is strong enough to hold.

### [The Smith and the Devil](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/russian_folktales_se/chapters/the-smith-and-the-devil)

The smith who first befriends the devil, then his son disrespects the devil, leading to a series of deceptions and a near execution.

### [Prince Evstáfi](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/russian_folktales_se/chapters/prince-evst-fi)

Silversmith who makes the three chests at the prince's command.

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