so yubaba from spirited away was inspired by baba yaga. which means, by extension, that her sister zeniba was too. and in some folktales baba yaga is actually a trio of sister-witches. considering this along with the rule of three that pervades much of folklore would lead to the conclusion that there is a third witch. and in the ghibli short mr dough and the egg princess we actually see baba yaga herself and her design is similar to the the witches in spirited away. which is all to say that yubaba and zeniba are the sisters of the actual baba yaga.
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Spirited Away: Zeniba —Aesthetic
Zeniba's Character & Personality
Zeniba is a witch who seems to be as dangerous as her twin sister, as she's consistent to other people's word of being "scary". After wreaking havoc in her sister's office, she warns witnesses to keep quiet about the incident or she'll rip their mouth out. In fact, Zeniba will punish those she views as greedy thieves with death. However, she only lashes out and acts prickly when she's been wronged. When shown love and responsibility for their wrongful actions, Zeniba's true nature is revealed. She's not only forgiving, but she's actually a kind and helpful old lady who gives encouraging advice to those in need. Zeniba is content living a quiet life in her countryside cottage farm. She also prefers to be addressed as "Granny" by those she bonds with. Additionally, Zeniba prefers to not enslave living beings. Instead, she enchants objects like, Shikigami and Hopping Lantern.
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Steve from Blue's Clues, lives in the same place in my brain as Mr. Rogers, Bob Ross, Bill Nye, Miss. Frizzle, Wishbone and Zeniba.
What are today's equivalence to these people?
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this tiny little reenactment gives me life
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Imagine being Zeniba's apprentice
Masterlist
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The Witch of the Waste vs Yubaba
Who'd win?
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Okay so yesterday I watched Spirited Away for the 1st time, and I think Zeniba has become a new blorbo of mine or something
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My retirement plan; whatever Zeniba had going on. Feral Hongry faceless spirit in need of a mom and willing to help me keep my yarn organized? sign me up!
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