Russian Folktales · Character
The Witch
A witch who casts spells or threatens children.
minor
First appearance: The Witch and the Sister of the Sun
The Witch's tie to Iván Tsarévich is one of the pressures that moves Russian Folktales—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
A terrible sorcerer who rises from the grave, drains blood from newlyweds, and boasts of his invincibility.
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With Iván Tsarévich (rivalry): The Witch is a dangerous antagonist who tries to deceive, trap, or destroy Iván. With Iván Tsarévich (rivalry): The Witch is a dangerous antagonist who tries to deceive, trap, or destroy…
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Relationship types
- Rivalry
- Other
Character groups
- Immortal villains and warrior women
- Protagonist
- Magical and domestic antagonists
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Iván Tsarévich
rivalry · negative
The Witch is a dangerous antagonist who tries to deceive, trap, or destroy Iván. How this plays out →
- Iván Tsarévich
rivalry · negative
The Witch is a dangerous antagonist who tries to deceive, trap, or destroy Iván. How this plays out →
Relationship notes
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See The Witch in The Witch and the Sister of the SunIn the story
The Witch appears across 5 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- A Tale of the Dead
- By Command of the Prince Daniel
- The Witch and the Sister of the Sun
- Iváshko and the Wise Woman
- The Crystal Apple and the Silver Saucer
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