Russians - I have some questions regarding Russian folklore and mythology, Baba Yaga and Koschei (Коще́й)?
Who is more powerful: Baba Yaga or Koschei?
Do they often cooperate or are they hostile to each other?
Who is more hostile toward humans: Baba Yaga or Koschei?
Is Koschei like tzar of the underworld, does he rule all Russian demons and dark creatures?
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Koschei is stronger in an unexpected fight environment. However if Baba Yaga has time to prepare for the fight, she will usually win with fancy magic. Koshei has many weaknesses as outlined below...
http://tibia.wikia.com/wiki/Koshei_the_Deathless
Baba Yaga is a manipulator, usually using witchcraft, tricks, lies and so on. But she's not always hostile. There is a number of tales when she is helping the main character (if his/her goals fit her interests) or she is forced to help them.
Koschei is an embodiment of death. I can't recall any tales where he can be reasoned with.
Who is stronger is quite a question out of place since they never fight directly. Usually if there is a conflict between them Baba Yaga avoids direct confrontation and uses her witchcraft to have her revenge in one way or another.
I think Koschei.
You'll like that cartoon,lol The name is "Baba Yaga is against!"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ee3beFc3oA4 Part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bf4b1wgLt9M&feature... Part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FneLhmx5NRw&feature... Part 3
There Koschei and Baba Yaga trying to stop olympic bear Misha.
Cartoon creaters made fun of american boycot of Moscow 1980 olympic games.