In this book, familiar fairy-tale characters are reinterpreted through the lens of ancient initiation rites. A wicked old woman, Baba Yaga; the Frog Princess; the heroine of the fairy tale “Frost” (Morozko); and Kroshechka-Khavroshchka will appear to you in a completely different light. The book is for those interested in unusual aspects of history, including Slavic culture.