Myths and Legends

Myths and Legends


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310-Norse Sagas: The Maiden King
February 28, 2023

The story of Sigrgarthr and the Maiden King, from Icelandic folklore has Viking male models, ruthless princesses, people shoving metal down their pants to make unbeatable weapons, dragons, trolls, witches, and monsters.

309-Scandinavian Folklore: The Enemy of my Enemy
February 21, 2023

This week, there are three stories of people bargaining: with the devil, with that angry lady who owns too many cats, and with...rocks, and we'll see that the person you need...might be the one you least suspect.

308-Tricksters: Food Chain
February 14, 2023

Stories of tricksters from the folklore of the Hopi, Northern Pueblo, and Algonquin people.

307-Dragons: Pie Hard
February 07, 2023

The story of why, no matter how good of an idea it sounds like after a few drinks, you shouldn't steal church bells and drop them into a nearby pond. You might awaken an ancient evil. Because of course you will.

306-Latin American Folklore: Payback
January 31, 2023

Two stories from Latin America folklore about people (and animals?) getting payback. The first is a story about why you shouldn't bite strangers. The second is about a man who can make the dead rise...but for a small fee will make sure that they stop.

305-Turkish Folklore: Angry Bird
January 24, 2023

The story of the Bird of Sorrow, from Turkish folklore, has love, loss, gratitude, people messing up coffeehouses, genie girlfriends, and elaborate pranks involving not being able to take off your pants.

304-Celtic Folklore: Among Us
January 17, 2023

Two stories from Celtic folklore of the things that lurk among us

303-Japanese Folklore: Rice and Means
January 10, 2023

Two stories from Japan about samurai (and wannabe samurai) following their dreams. Too bad it takes fights with giant creatures and a little bit of murder to do so.

302-Jewish Folklore: Losing Hares
January 03, 2023

This week, we learn where you shouldn't kiss a rabbit (it's exactly where you think), and how a dance party can save a city.

301-Japanese Folklore: After Sundown
December 27, 2022

The story of a family and the monsters that are coming for them - monsters that they might know better than they realize.