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Myths and Legends podcast

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Myths and Legends

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  Jason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, Nextpod  

Jason Weiser and Carissa Weiser tell stories from myths, legends, and folklore that have shaped cultures throughout history. Some, like the stories of Aladdin, King Arthur, and Hercules are stories you think you know, but with surprising origins. Others are stories you might not have heard, but really should. All the stories are sourced from world folklore, but retold for modern ears. These are stories of wizards, knights, Vikings, dragons, princesses, and kings from the time when the world beyond the map was a dangerous and wonderful place.

Jason Weiser and Carissa Weiser tell stories from myths, legends, and folklore that have shaped cultures throughout history. Some, like the stories of Aladdin, King Arthur, and Hercules are stories you think you know, but with surprising origins. Others are stories you might not have heard, but really should. All the stories are sourced from world folklore, but retold for modern ears. These are stories of wizards, knights, Vikings, dragons, princesses, and kings from the time when the world beyond the map was a dangerous and wonderful place.

 

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#474

377: 1001 Nights: Science and Geometry

A story from "One Thousand and One Nights" about three wondrous gifts: a clock, a security system, and a fake horse that can fly. Bet you can't guess which one wins the prize at the king's big science and geometry fair. The creature is the Tangie! It'll be your friend, but only if you want to do crime. -- Sponsors: BetterHelp: Myths and Legends is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit [ https://BetterHelp.com/myths] (https://BetterHelp.com/myths) today to stop comparing and start focusing, with BetterHelp. Quince: Pack your bags with high quality essentials from Quince! Go to [https://Quince.com/legends] (https://Quince.com/legends) to get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. -- Music: "City Lights" by Chad Crouch "Minor Stretch" by Chad Crouch "Caverna" by Blue Dot Sessions "The Odd About It" by Blue Dot Sessions "Fireside Tension" by Blue Dot Sessions ... Read more

17 Jul 2024

42 MINS

42:19

17 Jul 2024

#473

376: Danish folklore: Sweet Pea

Three stories from Denmark about learning from your mistakes. Or not learning, and donating six full bags of gold to the local thieves. The creature is the swamfisk. It's horrible, horrible smell is a personal choice. Dwarves fighting cranes in Greenland: [https://myths.link/376] (https://myths.link/376) Dustache dustpan: [https://myths.link/dustache ] (https://myths.link/dustache) --- Sponsors: GhostBed: Ready for a more comfortable night of sleep? Visit [https://GhostBed.com/legends] (https://ghostbed.com/legends) and use code LEGENDS to save 50% off your purchase sitewide. BetterHelp: Myths and Legends is sponsored by BetterHelp. Stop comparing and start focusing, with BetterHelp at [https://BetterHelp.com/myths] (https://betterhelp.com/myths) today. --- Music:  "Dandelions" by Chad Crouch  "Double-crested Cormorant" by Chad Crouch  "Hedgehog Wallace" by Blue Sot Sessions  "Spring Cleaning" by Blue Dot Sessions  "Fern and Andy" by Blue Dot Sessions ... Read more

10 Jul 2024

44 MINS

44:44

10 Jul 2024

#472

375: Monkey King: The Eyes Have It

We're back in the story of the Monkey King and the Journey to the West where maybe this monastery is different and not haunted and infested with monsters? Maybe? Please? Also, we'll see if Xuanzang is old enough to go beg for food on his own without a bodyguard. The creature is Storsjöodjuret, and it's open season on cat-headed snake monsters. --- The Storsjöodjuret video: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXfaTcecbIM ] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXfaTcecbIM) Keyboard waffle iron: [https://www.amazon.com/The-Keyboard-Waffle-Iron-CES01/dp/B015QJPUOA/ ] (https://www.amazon.com/The-Keyboard-Waffle-Iron-CES01/dp/B015QJPUOA/) Membership: [https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership ] (https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership) --- Music:  "What does anybody know about anything" by Chris Zabriskie  "Direct to Video" by Chris Zabriskie  "On the Mend" by Blue Dot Sessions  "Just a Memory Now" by Chad Crouch --- Sponsors: BetterHelp: Stop comparing and start focusing, with BetterHelp. Visit [https://betterhelp.com/myths] (https://betterhelp.com/myths) today to get 10% off your first month. MeUndies: Summer is here! Get every cut for your butt from MeUndies. Get 20% off your first order, plus free shipping, at [https://meundies.com/legends] (https://meundies.com/legends) . ... Read more

03 Jul 2024

48 MINS

48:22

03 Jul 2024

#471

374: European Fairy Tales: Mermaider (part 2 of 2)

Undine the water elemental has a soul. And an evil uncle. And a friend who is in love with her husband. And about a thousand family members who want to see that everything works out for her. Her story, and that of Sir Huldbrand's, is far from over. The creature is Sore-Gus, who's actually pretty sore. Because he's missing both a chunk of meat from his side. Membership: [https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership ] (https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership) Final scene: [https://myths.link/374 ] (https://myths.link/374) Undine book: [https://myths.link/undine ] (https://myths.link/undine) --- Sponsors: Aeropress: check out [https://aeropress.com/LEGENDS] (https://aeropress.com/LEGENDS) and be sure to use code LEGENDS at checkout to save 20% Greenlight: Sign up for Greenlight today and get your first month free when you go to [https://greenlight.com/legends ] (https://greenlight.com/legends) Quince: Go to [https://Quince.com/legends] (https://quince.com/legends) for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns --- Music: "Forner's Churn" by Blue Dot Sessions "Fieldfare" by Blue Dot Sessions "Sandpiper in Motion" by Blue Dot Sessions "Cover Letter" by Blue Dot Sessions "Dusky" by Blue Dot Sessions "Crested T" by Blue Dot Sessions ... Read more

26 Jun 2024

52 MINS

52:52

26 Jun 2024

#470

373: European Fairy Tales: The Elements (part 1 of 2)

The story of Undine, by Friedrich de la Motte Fouqué, is a direct precursor to Hans Christian Andersen's "The Little Mermaid" and comes inspired by the soulless elemental creatures some alchemists thought populated our world. Really they just want to marry you and are mostly nice.  The creatures this week are the Sirena, the Boa, and more - extremely dangerous snakes who just want to drink way too much milk. Toe Croc Charms: [https://www.amazon.com/beeurptnr-Charms-Unique-Decoration-Creativity/dp/B0D12PSKYK] (https://www.amazon.com/beeurptnr-Charms-Unique-Decoration-Creativity/dp/B0D12PSKYK) Undine Story: [https://gutenberg.org/ebooks/2825 ] (https://gutenberg.org/ebooks/2825) --- Sponsors: MeUndies: Get 20% off your first order, plus free shipping, at [https://MeUndies.com/legends ] (https://meundies.com/legends) Shady Rays: Exclusively for our listeners, Shady Rays is giving out their best deal of the season. Head to [https://shadyrays.com] (https://shadyrays.com/) and use code: LEGENDS for $20 off polarized sunglasses. BetterHelp: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp! Visit [https://betterhelp.com/myths] (https://betterhelp.com/myths) today to get 10% off your first month. Smalls: Head to [https://Smalls.com/LEGENDS] (https://smalls.com/LEGENDS) and use promo code LEGENDS at checkout for 50% off your first order PLUS free shipping! --- Music: "Warm Fingers" by Blue Dot Sessions  "Verdigris" by Blue Dot Sessions  "Castor Wheel Pivot" by Blue Dot Sessions ... Read more

19 Jun 2024

36 MINS

36:12

19 Jun 2024

#469

372: Greek Myths: Things as they Are

The story of Demeter from Greek mythology is one of finding her place in the world. A world run by her terrible siblings, but it's ok. She's her own person and she can weather anything as long as she has her daughter Persephone by her side. As long as nothing happens to Persephone. The creature is the Ya-Te-Veo, a story told by people who traveled Central and South America in the 1800s. Disclaimer: [https://myths.link/372] (https://myths.link/372) Membership: [https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership ] (https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership) --- Sponsors: Bombas: Get comfy this spring and give back with Bombas. Head over to [https://bombas.com/legends] (https://bombas.com/legends) and use code legends for twenty percent off your first purchase. AeroPress: Visit [https://aeropress.com/legends] (https://aeropress.com/legends) and use the promo code LEGENDS to save 20% off your order. GhostBed: Ready for a more comfortable night of sleep? Visit [https://GhostBed.com/legends] (https://ghostbed.com/legends) and use the code LEGENDS to save 50% off your purchase sitewide! --- Music: "A Common Pause" by Blue Dot Sessions "Caustic Pulse" by Blue Dot Sessions "Onside" by Blue Dot Sessions "Stensal Landing" by Blue Dot Sessions "Greybeard" by Blue Dot Sessions ... Read more

12 Jun 2024

48 MINS

48:33

12 Jun 2024

#468

371: Flemish folklore: Stuck

Two stories from Flanders (the region of Belgium, not Homer Simpson's annoyingly nice neighbor) about people who are stuck. One is a married couple who wants their long awaited dream to come true. The other is people who are literally stuck to a thing they shouldn't be touching in the first place. The creature is the Asanbosam, a pink Batman with great legs. Membership! [https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership] (https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership) That Mitchell and Webb skit I mentioned: [https://myths.link/immortality] (https://myths.link/immortality) Asanbosam at the BM: [https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/E_Af1935-1212-1 ] (https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/E_Af1935-1212-1) -- Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp! Visit [https://betterhelp.com/myths] (https://betterhelp.com/myths) today to get 10% off your first month. -- Music: "The Spinnet" by Blue Dot Sessions "Woodbird Theme" by Blue Dot Sessions "Grumpalo" by Blue Dot Sessions ... Read more

05 Jun 2024

42 MINS

42:20

05 Jun 2024

#467

370: Aesop's Fables: State of Nature

It's fable time on Myths and Legends...despite fables being neither myths nor legends... They're fun, though, and you might just learn some of the wisdom of the ancients, like how you should never question the king. The creature is a very wise dragon. So wise that you should get all your answers from him. Namely the answer to the question: is that dragon dangerous? The answer, of course, being, no...now take a bath in barbecue sauce. --- Sponsor Quince: Upgrade your closet this summer with Quince. Right now, go to [https://quince.com/legends] (https://quince.com/legends) to get free shipping and 365-day returns on your next order. --- Music: "Topslides" by Blue Dot Sessions  "PolyCoat" by Blue Dot Sessions  "Milkwood" by Blue Dot Session  "Curious Case" by Blue Dot Session ... Read more

29 May 2024

36 MINS

36:48

29 May 2024

#466

369: Japanese folklore: Pilgrims

Two stories from Japan. On the first, a former samurai's wife is up to something and he's going to figure out what. On the second, we'll see that kindness matters most...but only if you're absolutely forced into doing it. The creature is the salamander! It'll turn you into a spicy human burrito! Want to support the show? [https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership ] (https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership) A TED-Ed video of the second story: [https://myths.link/pilgrims-teded ] (https://myths.link/pilgrims-teded) --- Sponsors: GhostBed: Visit [GhostBed.com/legends] (http://GhostBed.com/legends) and use the code LEGENDS to save 50% off your purchase sitewide! Shady Rays: Exclusively for our listeners, Shady Rays is giving out their best deal of the season. Head to [https://shadyrays.com] (https://shadyrays.com/) and use code: LEGENDS for $20 off polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 300,000 people. BetterHelp: Myths and Legends is Sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit [https://betterhelp.com/myths] (https://betterhelp.com/myths) today to get 10% off your first month. ---- Music: "Lost Stage" by Blue Dot Sessions  "Dolly and Pad" by Blue Dot Sessions  "Helter's Barrow" by Blue Dot Sessions  "Hibiscus" by Blue Dot Sessions  "Just Tuning Up" by Blue Dot Sessions ... Read more

22 May 2024

36 MINS

36:00

22 May 2024

#465

368: Indian Fairy Tales: Eye Love You

When your seven spouses all have the same dream on the same night and ask you not to do the thing they dreamt would lead to problems for all of you...maybe don't immediately do that thing. The creature is Sæhrímnir from Norse myth, AKA ham sandwiches. Dog wigs: [https://myths.link/dogwigs] (https://myths.link/dogwigs) Membership: [https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership] (https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership) --- Sponsors: MeUndies: Get 20% off your first order, plus free shipping, at [https://meundies.com/legends ] (https://meundies.com/legends) Shopify: Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at [https://shopify.com/legends ] (https://shopify.com/legends) Bombas: Get comfy this spring and give back with Bombas. Head over to [https://bombas.com/legends] (https://bombas.com/legends) and use code legends for twenty percent off your first purchase. --- Music: "Memeti" by Blue Dot Sessions "Sargento" by Blue Dot Sessions "Gallant Fantasie" by Blue Dot Sessions ... Read more

15 May 2024

38 MINS

38:38

15 May 2024

#464

367: Irish folklore: Daft Monk

The madcap story of what happens when a monk decides he doesn't want to be a monk anymore. He wants to make way more money...as a poet. Also, why it might be weird if you're eating several cows for breakfast. Back shaver: [https://myths.link/backshaver] (https://myths.link/backshaver) Irish source: [https://myths.link/anier1] (https://myths.link/anier1) English source: [https://myths.link/anier2 ] (https://myths.link/anier2) --- Sponsors: Shady Rays: Head to [https://shadyrays.com] (https://shadyrays.com/) and use code: LEGENDS for $20 off polarized sunglasses.  BetterHelp: Myths and Legends is Sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit [https://betterhelp.com/myths] (https://betterhelp.com/myths) today to get 10% off your first month. Field of Greens: Visit [https://fieldofgreens.com] (https://fieldofgreens.com/) and use promo code LEGENDS for your discount. --- Music:  "Kremp" by Blue Dot Sessions  "Titter Snowbird" by Blue Dot Sessions  "Laddo" by Blue Dot Sessions  "Arctic Draba" by Blue Dot Sessions ... Read more

08 May 2024

39 MINS

39:35

08 May 2024

#463

366: Monkey King: Roadblock

Back in the Journey to the West and Monkey has a fan club, the Tang Monk teaches an impromptu class, and Pigsy finds his calling: sitting and eating. The creatures are the Ruslaki, and they're very easy to break up with.  Shrok Pillow: [https://myths.link/shrok ] (https://myths.link/shrok) --- Music: "Germaine" by Blue Dot Sessions  "Lush Arborio" by Blue Dot Sessions  "Sparkling Craft" by Blue Dot Sessions  "Simple Aside" by Blue Dot Sessions ... Read more

01 May 2024

38 MINS

38:11

01 May 2024

#462

365: Korean folklore: Goblin

Two stories of goblins (도깨비) from Korean folklore and how, if they stop by, you'll want to have drinks on hand because it might just save your life. The creature is Ratatoskr, the greatest* squirrel in Norse myth. *only Disclaimer and list of Dokkaebi: [https://myths.link/365 ] (https://myths.link/365) --- Sponsors: Quince: Upgrade your wardrobe and enjoy free shipping and 365-day returns at [https://Quince.com/legends ] (https://quince.com/legends) GhostBed: Ready for a more comfortable night of sleep? Visit [https://GhostBed.com/legends] (https://ghostbed.com/legends) and use code LEGENDS to save 50% off your purchase sitewide. BetterHelp: This episode of Myths and Legends is sponsored by BetterHelp. Find your social sweet spot, with BetterHelp. Try online therapy at [https://BetterHelp.com/myths] (https://betterhelp.com/myths) and get on your way to being your best self. --- Music: "Cornicob" by Blue Dot Sessions "Lofoten Eggels" by Blue Dot Sessions "Raskt Landsby" by Blue Dot Sessions "Timble Rider Theme" by Blue Dot Sessions ... Read more

24 Apr 2024

38 MINS

38:48

24 Apr 2024

#461

364: English folklore: Of Mice and Men...and Frogs...and Birds

When your parents get you three tiny men in a golden box as a going away present. The creature is the Neugle, who will drown you but feel super bad about it. AI Bird feeder that you probably shouldn't buy: [https://myths.link/birdfeeder ] (https://myths.link/birdfeeder) -- Sponsors: Style for everyone and unmatched comfort—that’s MeUndies! Get 20% off your first order, plus free shipping, at [https://MeUndies.com/legends ] (https://MeUndies.com/legends) Can you solve the case? June needs your help, detective! Download June’s Journey for free today on iOS and Android! [https://wooga.com/games/junes-journey ] (https://wooga.com/games/junes-journey) -- Music: "Delicious" by Blue Dot Sessions "Crown of September" by Blue Dot Sessions "Willow Willow" by Blue Dot Sessions ... Read more

17 Apr 2024

45 MINS

45:35

17 Apr 2024