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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.

#495

398: Nordic Christmas: In the Bleak Mid-winter

🌲Trolls, zombies, and evil housecats🌲 ======================================= It must be Christmas in the Nordic countries. Today, a young officer is stuck in the city after being in a brief coma. At least there are some tales to keep him company. 😈 The Creature: Frau Gauden The creature this week wants to give you that dog you wanted for the holidays. The catch is that it can never leave. Also, it will attack you. --- Links 🎧 Connect with us! --- Discord: [https://myths.link/discord] (https://myths.link/discord) --- Instagram: [https://instagram.com/mythsandlegends] (https://instagram.com/mythsandlegends) --- Bluesky: [https://bsky.app/profile/mythsandlegends.com] (https://bsky.app/profile/mythsandlegends.com) 🛒 The Myths and Legends store is back! [https://shop.nextpod.com ] (https://shop.nextpod.com/) 📼 YouTube We're on YouTube, now. Currently, it's just the audio episodes, but that might change sometime? [https://www.youtube.com/@mythsandlegendspodcast/videos ] (https://www.youtube.com/@mythsandlegendspodcast/videos) --- 📢 Sponsors BetterHelp Myths and Legends is sponsored by BetterHelp. Find comfort this December, with BetterHelp. Visit [https://BetterHelp.com/MYTHS] (https://betterhelp.com/MYTHS) today to get 10% off your first month. GhostBed Your best night’s sleep is just a legend away! Head to [https://GhostBed.com/legends] (https://ghostbed.com/legends) and use code LEGENDS for 50% off sitewide. ... Read more

18 Dec 2024

48 MINS

48:33

18 Dec 2024

#494

397: Monkey King: King of Hearts

🐵Monkey and Co. are really hoping this city is different🐵 =========================================================== I mean, it has to be, right? Not every city can be full of monsters...can it? We're back in the Journey to the West with Sun Wukong, the Monkey King. 😈 The Creature: Cacus A half spider man that does whatever a spider can. Providing spiders breath file, steal cattle, and get killed by Hercules --- Links 🎧 Connect with us! --- Discord: [https://myths.link/discord] (https://myths.link/discord) --- Instagram: [https://instagram.com/mythsandlegends] (https://instagram.com/mythsandlegends) --- Bluesky: [https://bsky.app/profile/mythsandlegends.com] (https://bsky.app/profile/mythsandlegends.com) 🛒 The Myths and Legends store is back! [https://shop.nextpod.com ] (https://shop.nextpod.com/) 📼 YouTube We're on YouTube, now. Currently, it's just the audio episodes, but that might change sometime? [https://www.youtube.com/@mythsandlegendspodcast/videos ] (https://www.youtube.com/@mythsandlegendspodcast/videos) --- 📢 Sponsors Quince Gift luxury this holiday season, without the luxury price tag. Go to [https://Quince.com/legends] (https://quince.com/legends) for 365-day returns and free shipping on your order. FirstLeaf Treat yourself with wines from Firstleaf. Go to [https://TryFirstleaf.com/LEGENDS] (https://tryfirstleaf.com/LEGENDS) to sign up, and you’ll get your first SIX handpicked bottles for just $44.95. ... Read more

11 Dec 2024

45 MINS

45:50

11 Dec 2024

#493

396: Greek Myths: Hades, Too

💀Hades is taking the long way home💀 ===================================== After dropping Persephone off in the world of the humans, Hades makes the long walk back down to his palace at the heart of his realms, giving us a tour of the greek underworld and all the things that creep within. 😈 The Creature: Bwca An elf-like creature that does not like bowls of pee. --- Links ================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================ 🛒 Shop is open again! Check out the merch at [https://shop.nextpod.com] (https://shop.nextpod.com) 🎧 Connect with us! --- Discord: [https://myths.link/discord] (https://myths.link/discord) --- Instagram: [https://instagram.com/mythsandlegends] (https://instagram.com/mythsandlegends) --- Bluesky: [https://bsky.app/profile/mythsandlegends.com] (https://bsky.app/profile/mythsandlegends.com) =================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================== 📖 Sources --- Metamorphoses: [https://www.gutenberg.org/files/21765/21765-h/21765-h.htm] (https://www.gutenberg.org/files/21765/21765-h/21765-h.htm) --- Hesiod's works: [https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/348] (https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/348) --- The Library of Apollodorus: [https://www.theoi.com/Text/Apollodorus1.html] (https://www.theoi.com/Text/Apollodorus1.html) --- The Extant Odes of Pindar: [https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10717] (https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10717) --- The Iliad: [https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6130] (https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6130) --- The Odyssey: [https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1727] (https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1727) --- The Greek Myths: [https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/310786/the-greek-myths-by-robert-graves/] (https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/310786/the-greek-myths-by-robert-graves/) ====================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================== 🎮️ Greek Punishment Games --- Let's Play: Ancient Greek Punishment: [https://pippinbarr.com/lets-play-ancient-greek-punishment/] (https://pippinbarr.com/lets-play-ancient-greek-punishment/) ========================================================================================================================================================================================================================= 📼 YouTube We're on YouTube, now. Currently, it's just the audio episodes, but that might change sometime? [https://www.youtube.com/@mythsandlegendspodcast/videos ] (https://www.youtube.com/@mythsandlegendspodcast/videos) --- 📢 Sponsors BetterHelp Myths and Legends is sponsored by BetterHelp. Find comfort this December by going to [https://BetterHelp.com/MYTHS] (https://betterhelp.com/MYTHS) to get 10% off your first month. PrettyLitter Pretty Litter is amazing for our picky cats! Go to [https://PrettyLitter.com/legends] (https://prettylitter.com/legends) to save 20% on your first order and get a free cat toy. Terms and conditions apply. See site for details. Dinnerly Give the gift of yummy, affordable food with Dinnerly. 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04 Dec 2024

49 MINS

49:46

04 Dec 2024

#492

395: Breton folklore: Darkest Knight

🏰 Why maybe you should pass on dating that person with the dad who murders everyone trying to date them 🏰 =========================================================================================================== The tale of Degarré is a story of knights, chivalry, violence, and grappling with what it means when the person you've idolized and sought your whole life...might just be the villain of the story. 😈 The Creature: Ninmenju (人面樹) That tree that thinks you're HILARIOUS...until you bite into its face fruit. --- Links ⚠️ Disclaimer [https://myths.link/395] (https://myths.link/395) 🎧 Connect with us! --- Discord: [https://myths.link/discord] (https://myths.link/discord) --- Instagram: [https://instagram.com/mythsandlegends] (https://instagram.com/mythsandlegends) --- Bluesky: [https://bsky.app/profile/mythsandlegends.com] (https://bsky.app/profile/mythsandlegends.com) 📖 Sources --- Sir Degarré: [https://myths.link/degare] (https://myths.link/degare) 📼 YouTube We're on YouTube, now. Currently, it's just the audio episodes, but that might change sometime? [https://www.youtube.com/@mythsandlegendspodcast/videos ] (https://www.youtube.com/@mythsandlegendspodcast/videos) --- 📢 Sponsors Uncommon Goods Spark something uncommon this holiday with just the right gift from Uncommon Goods. Head to [https://UncommonGoods.com/LEGENDS] (https://uncommongoods.com/LEGENDS) for 15% off your next gift! BetterHelp Myths and Legends is sponsored by BetterHelp. Let the gratitude flow, with BetterHelp. Go to [https://BetterHelp.com/MYTHS] (https://betterhelp.com/MYTHS) to get 10% off your first month. --- 🎵 Music Credits --- "Death of the Dragon" by Yagull Music --- "March of the Dragons" by Yagull Music --- "Dream Roads Forever" by Yagull Music --- "Town Market" by Blue Dot Sessions ... Read more

27 Nov 2024

54 MINS

54:02

27 Nov 2024

#491

394: Danish folklore: Heartless

🧙‍♂️How a Scientist Becomes a Wizard🧙‍♂️ ========================================== Two stories from Denmark about people dealing with their neighbors in very different ways. One loves and accepts them. The other just wants to get away so he tears out his own heart. 😈 The Creature: Abumi-guchi (鐙口) AKA Stirrup mouth. Your friend to the end. And beyond. --- Links 🎧 Connect with us! --- Discord: [Click here to join!] (https://myths.link/discord) --- Instagram: [https://instagram.com/mythsandlegends] (https://instagram.com/mythsandlegends) --- Bluesky: [https://bsky.app/profile/mythsandlegends.com] (https://bsky.app/profile/mythsandlegends.com) 📖 Sources --- Toller's Neighbors: [https://www.wisdomlib.org/scandinavia/book/a-collection-of-popular-tales-from-the-norse-and-north-german/d/doc64489.html] (https://www.wisdomlib.org/scandinavia/book/a-collection-of-popular-tales-from-the-norse-and-north-german/d/doc64489.html) --- The Man Without A Heart: [https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Danish_Fairy_and_Folk_Tales/The_Man_without_a_Heart] (https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Danish_Fairy_and_Folk_Tales/The_Man_without_a_Heart) 📼 YouTube We're on YouTube, now. Currently, it's just the audio episodes, but that might change sometime? [https://www.youtube.com/@mythsandlegendspodcast/videos ] (https://www.youtube.com/@mythsandlegendspodcast/videos) --- 📢 Sponsors Shopify Upgrade your selling today with Shopify. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at [https://shopify.com/legends] (https://shopify.com/legends) (all lowercase). BetterHelp Myths and Legends is sponsored by BetterHelp. Let the gratitude flow, with BetterHelp. Go to [https://BetterHelp.com/MYTHS] (https://betterhelp.com/MYTHS) to get 10% off your first month. --- 🎵 Music Credits --- "Upper Registers" by Blue Dot Sessions --- "Bergeron" by Blue Dot Sessions ... Read more

20 Nov 2024

42 MINS

42:09

20 Nov 2024

#490

393: 1001 Nights: Let it Be(ak) (part 2 of 2)

📝A Cavern Full of Snakes is apparently a Great Classroom📝 =========================================================== Hasib is still stuck in the room with the Queen of Serpents and twelve thousand snakes, and the QoS a story to tell. Two of them, actually. Long ones. Two years' worth of stories of guys lost in the world...and two different ways of dealing with mistakes and loss. Basically, she's being a very tricky teacher. --- 😈 The Creature: Wokulo Tiny invisible hairy naked men could be watching you right now. And they're really good at wrestling. --- Links 🎧 Join the Community! Discord: [Click here to join! ] (https://myths.link/discord) 📖 Source One Thousand and One Nights Vol. 5: [https://myths.link/hasib ] (https://myths.link/hasib) ⚠️ Content Warning Show post: [https://myths.link/393 ] (https://myths.link/393) 📼 YouTube We're on YouTube, now. Currently, it's just the audio episodes, but that might change sometime? [https://www.youtube.com/@mythsandlegendspodcast/videos] (https://www.youtube.com/@mythsandlegendspodcast/videos) --- 📢 Sponsors Dinnerly This holiday season, give the gift of great, affordable food with Dinnerly at [https://Dinnerly.com/offer/LEGENDS] (https://dinnerly.com/offer/LEGENDS) and use code LEGENDS for up to 27 free meals!. Uncommon Goods Find the perfect gift at Uncommon Goods! Head to [https://UncommonGoods.com/LEGENDS] (https://uncommongoods.com/LEGENDS) for 15% off your next gift. Firstleaf Get cozy and pop open that perfect bottle of wine from Firstleaf! Go to [https://TryFirstLeaf.com/LEGENDS] (https://tryfirstleaf.com/LEGENDS) to sign up and you’ll get your first SIX handpicked bottles for just $44.95. --- 🎵 Music Credits --- "The Gran Dias" by Blue Dot Sessions --- "Don Germaine" by Blue Dot Sessions --- "Convex Marsa" by Blue Dot Sessions --- "Brer Sprine" by Blue Dot Sessions ... Read more

13 Nov 2024

55 MINS

55:13

13 Nov 2024

#489

392: 1001 Nights: The Unthinkable (part 1 of 2)

🐍Hasib wants to avoid a freak library accident🐍 ================================================= So he will avoid learning anything. Ever. This week, it's the story of Hasib and the Queen of Serpents, the snake woman with a cistern full of honey...and a secret. --- 😈 The Creature: Chameleon Bad news travels fast. Faster than a chameleon, at least. --- Links 🎧 Join the Community! Discord: [Click here to join! ] (https://myths.link/discord) 📖 Source The Queen of the Serpents: [https://myths.link/hasib ] (https://myths.link/hasib) --- 📢 Sponsors Pretty Litter Pretty Litter’s amazing! You have to try it. Save 20% on your first order and get a free cat toy with code legends at [https://PrettyLitter.com/legends] (https://prettylitter.com/legends) . Quince Get cozy in Quince’s high-quality wardrobe essentials by going to [https://Quince.com/legends] (https://quince.com/legends) today. BetterHelp Myths and Legends is sponsored by BetterHelp. Let the gratitude flow! Check out [https://BetterHelp.com/MYTHS] (https://betterhelp.com/MYTHS) today to get 10% off your first month. --- 🎵 Music Credits --- "Rest (Instrumental)" by Chad Crouch --- "Telmain Ares" by Blue Dot Sessions --- "Kalsted" by Blue Dot Sessions --- "Hanging Rock" by Blue Dot Sessions ... Read more

06 Nov 2024

47 MINS

47:16

06 Nov 2024

#488

391: Japanese Horror: Handsome Bad Man

👹If you can't be with the one you love...👹 ============================================ Love the one you're with? What? No. Kill everyone in your way until you get what you want. This week: a ghost story from Japan about what happens when a ronin, a masterless samurai, has nothing to lose in a quest to regain what he lost, and the people unfortunate enough to be in his way. --- 😈 The Creature: Waterlord The bargain bin version of the Hydra...just don't sacrifice your kids to it. --- 🎧 Join the Community! Discord: [Click here to join! ] (https://myths.link/discord) --- ⚠️ Disclaimer Showpost: [https://myths.link/391 ] (https://myths.link/391) --- 📢 Sponsor Uncommon Goods Spark something uncommon this holiday season with incredible, hand-picked gifts by going to [https://UncommonGoods.com/LEGENDS] (https://uncommongoods.com/LEGENDS) and get 15% off your next gift. --- 🎵 Music Credits --- "Winter in Black" by Blue Dot Sessions --- "Minister Creek" by Blue Dot Sessions ... Read more

30 Oct 2024

1 HR 10 MINS

1:10:13

30 Oct 2024

#487

390: Hans Christian Andersen: Swan Song

🦢 Let them eat sand 🦢 ======================= A story from Danish writer Hans Christian Andersen about a witch who wants to take over the kingdom and the twelve kids who stand in her way. Just kidding, they have no idea what's going on. --- 😈 The Creature: Walek You no longer need to leave your meat out forever on a sun-warmed stone. You know why? The Walek, that's why. --- Links 🎧 Join the Community! Discord: [Click here to join! ] (https://myths.link/discord) 📖 Source The Wild Swans by Hans Christian Andersen: [https://myths.link/swans] (https://myths.link/swans) --- 📢 Sponsors Quince Get cozy in Quince’s high quality wardrobe essentials at [https://Quince.com/legends] (https://quince.com/legends) plus get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. BetterHelp Myths and Legends is sponsored by BetterHelp. Take off the mask, with BetterHelp. Head over to [https://BetterHelp.com/myths] (https://betterhelp.com/myths) today to get 10% off your first month. --- 🎵 Music Credits --- "Galoshes" by Chad Crouch --- "Magpie" by Chad Crouch --- "Building Time Lapse" by Chad Crouch ... Read more

23 Oct 2024

52 MINS

52:26

23 Oct 2024

#486

389: Korean folklore: Star-crossed

🖤 The story of why you don't menace crows. Even if the people you're doing it to try to mess with are extremely annoying and lovey-dovey. Or, if you're single and looking, here's why you should definitely throw some rocks at some crows. It might just lead to you meeting the love of your life... sixteen years later, after several trips through an active war zone. This is the unlikely love story of Pang Noo and Uhn Hah. Disclaimer: [https://myths.link/389 ] (https://myths.link/389) 😈 The Creature: Vu-Murt He's not a convenience store. He's not a generic superhero. He's that naked man combing his hair by the lake. 🎧 Join the Community! Discord: [Click here to join! ] (https://myths.link/discord) --- 📢 Sponsors Firstleaf Sign up at [Firstleaf] (https://tryfirstleaf.com/legends) , and get your first SIX handpicked bottles for just $44.95. Mint Mobile Get a 3-month premium wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month! Visit [Mint Mobile] (https://mintmobile.com/legends) . --- 🎵 Music Credits --- "Stephi" by Blue Dot Sessions --- "Negentropy" by Chad Crouch --- "The Bluff Trail (Instrumental)" by Chad Crouch --- "Und Galaxe" by Blue Dot Sessions ... Read more

16 Oct 2024

56 MINS

56:33

16 Oct 2024

#485

388: Finnish folklore: Uh oh, Better Get Mikko!

The story of King Mighty Mikko, a young man who isn't a king or mighty, but he is Mikko, and maybe that's all he needs. Oh...and a very clever fox conman. The creature is Vishap, who lives at the top of a mountain and just wants to give you cash and prizes to not be covered in poison blood --- Discord: [https://myths.link/discord] (https://myths.link/discord) Source: [https://myths.link/mightymikko ] (https://myths.link/mightymikko) --- BetterHelp: This show is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit [https://BetterHelp.com/myths] (https://betterhelp.com/myths) today to get 10% off your first month. --- "Flatlands 4th" by Blue Dot Sessions "Slate Tracker" by Blue Dot Sessions "Still Nite" by Blue Dot Sessions "Western Tanager" by Chad Crouch "Mallard" by Chad Crouch ... Read more

09 Oct 2024

42 MINS

42:01

09 Oct 2024

#484

387: Slavic Folklore: Kind of Forgot About Vengeance (part 2 of 2)

The conclusion of the story of Bova, where last episode we saw him ride out to battle alone against an army...but now he faces more danger delivering a letter and dressing up like an elderly man. The creature is Sunakake-Baba, a little old lady who will throw sand in your face...for justice? Source: [https://myths.link/bova] (https://myths.link/bova) Post: [https://myths.link/387] (https://myths.link/387) Come join us on Discord! [https://myths.link/discord] (https://myths.link/discord) --- Sponsor: BetterHelp: This show is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit [https://BetterHelp.com/myths] (https://BetterHelp.com/myths) today to get 10% off your first month. --- Music: "Breeze Bloc" by Blue Dot Sessions "Steps" by Chad Crouch "Rope Swing" by Chad Crouch "Two Boys and a Girl" by Chad Crouch "Cicle Veroni" by Blue Dot Sessions ... Read more

02 Oct 2024

48 MINS

48:43

02 Oct 2024

#483

386: Slavic Folklore: Really, Really, Ridiculously Good-looking (part 1 of 2)

The story of Bova, a hero from Slavic folklore, the beautiful beautiful man who is on a lifelong quest for vengeance. Against his mom. The creature is the Vila (or Vile), a ghost with unfinished business...of dancing naked in the town square. Instagram: [https://instagram.com/mythsandlegends] (https://instagram.com/mythsandlegends) Discord: [https://myths.links/discord] (https://myths.links/discord) Membership: [https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership] (https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership) Anti-soggy cereal bowl: [https://myths.link/antisoggy ] (https://myths.link/antisoggy) --- Sponsors: Go to [https://homechef.com/legends] (https://homechef.com/legends) for 18 Free Meals and Free Dessert for Life! Go to [https://Quince.com/legends] (https://quince.com/legends) for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns --- "Miniatures" by Blue Dot Sessions "High Water Channel (Instrumental)" by Chad Crouch "Pretty Melody" by Chad Crouch "Bambi" by Chad Crouch ... Read more

25 Sep 2024

41 MINS

41:10

25 Sep 2024

#482

385: Aesop's Fables: On the Farm

More fables from Aesop about life on the farm and how, if someone stops by wearing your friend's skin...they might not be all that trustworthy. The creature is the Veo, a dragon you don't want to slay. Discord: [https://myths.link/discord] (https://myths.link/discord) Social Media: [https://instagram.com/mythsandlegends] (https://instagram.com/mythsandlegends) Membership: [https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership ] (https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership) --- Sponsors: BetterHelp: Rediscover your curiosity, with BetterHelp. Visit [https://betterhelp.com/myths] (https://betterhelp.com/myths) today to get 10% oﬀ your first month. Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at [https://shopify.com/legends ] (https://shopify.com/legends) --- "TJ Elwood" by Blue Dot Sessions "Sitka Spruce" by Chad Crouch "Liptis" by Blue Dot Sessions "Raffiel" by Blue Dot Sessions ... Read more

18 Sep 2024

40 MINS

40:29

18 Sep 2024

#481

384: Turkish folklore: The Silent Princess

The story of the silent princess and the prince who definitely has been cursed by that strange woman in the street. He totally hasn't just psyched himself out thinking that if he doesn't meet the silent princess, he will die, forcing him and his tutor to go on a 15-month-long, stinky quest. The creature is the Abaia, the eel that loves life so much it kills everybody. Links! Discord: [https://myths.link/discord] (https://myths.link/discord) Source: [https://myths.link/silent-princess] (https://myths.link/silent-princess) Social Media: [https://instagram.com/mythsandlegends] (https://instagram.com/mythsandlegends) Pizza Socks: [https://myths.link/pizza-socks ] (https://myths.link/pizza-socks) --- Sponsor: GhostBed: Ready for a more comfortable night of sleep? Visit [https://GhostBed.com/legends] (https://ghostbed.com/legends) and use code: LEGENDS for 50% off sitewide. --- Music: "Grey Grey Joe" by Blue Dot Sessions "The Caspian Sea" by Blue Dot Sessions "Tower of Mirrors" by Blue Dot Sessions ... Read more

11 Sep 2024