John Wick Chapter 4 has hit theatres and its fans are curious to know more about the origins of the nickname ‘Baba Yaga’, from its meaning in the movie to real-life origins.
Chapter 1 of John Wick kicked off when John Wick’s beloved pet dog, Daisy was killed. This forces the assassin out of retirement, seeking revenge for people who wronged his pet.
Serving as a sequel to the 2019, entry in the franchise John Wick: 3rd Chapter, the new movie marks the return of the deadly assassin as he faces off against a massive range of powerful new foes.
The infamous man known throughout the criminal underworld, John Wick’s reputation is something that each movie in the franchise has established.
Explained what is the meaning of Baba Yaga in John Wick 4 movie
The Baba Yaga has arrived at the UK World Premiere of #JohnWick4 pic.twitter.com/eOVYH0rlgD
— John Wick: Chapter 4 (@JohnWickMovie) March 7, 2023
Who is Baba Yaga in chapter 4 of John Wick?
Russian criminal underworld gave the name Baba Yaga to John. The deadly assassin’s reputation is even deadlier. This nickname is given to the assassin in the first John Wick movies. It is a point of reference for all the bad guys shown in the franchise.
In the film franchise, Baba Yaga means a “boogeyman”, with a skilled assassin almost taking on the mythical- existence and striking fear of all those who are going against it.
Baba Yaga meaning explained
The original meaning of Baba Yaga is totally different from what it has established in the John Wick franchise. The origin of the word Baba Yaga takes you back to Slavic folklore. The Baba Yaga name translates to “Russian boogeyman”, which is lore surrounding the mythical creature
Baba Yaga translates to “Grandmother Witch” in terms of English.
In Slavic folklore, Baba Yaga is a term that is used for a threatening creature that is described as a female ogre or witch who lives in a creepy home. This witch lures victims that are generally young children to her home. After cooking them, she eats them.
Baba Yaga also shares a lot of similarities with Hansel and Gretel story. The child-eating creature is believed to have helped or hindered the ones who came across her.
The latest chapter on John Wick was released on 24 March 2023.