Russian Folktales · Character
Zamorýshek
A tiny but resourceful boy who outwits Bába Yagá.
minor
First appearance: Bába Yagá and Zamorýshek
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The youngest and weakest of the egg-born brothers, but clever and resourceful; captures a magical mare, warns his brothers, and orchestrates their escape from Bába Yagá.
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