Myths and Legends
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272-Egyptian Folklore: Imposter
The story of a young man who decided that he would do anything to live the life of his dreams...but how far is too far?
New Podcast: Myths and Legends, now in Spanish!
Sonoro and Nextpod (that’s Jason and Carissa Weiser!) present Mitos y Leyendas. The acclaimed podcast about mythology and worldwide folklore, now in Spanish. Listen, learn, and subscribe today on your favorite podcast platform to catch all the episodes
271-Korean folklore: A Friend in Need
Three stories of people helping people from Korea, including helpful monsters, deadly Pictionary, and why you should shove strangers down hills.
269-Hans Christian Andersen: What We Do With the Shadows
A story from Hans Christian Andersen about becoming your best self…after that self completely separates from you and leaves you as merely a shadow.
268-Viking Legends: Hride or Die
Norse toilet zombies and misunderstandings abound in two stories from the Icelandic Sagas.
267-Dragons: The Horse and his Boy
A story of believing in yourself and finding your own way in the world...by imitating Pokemon and Hodor and wearing flashy suits from your best friend's stone safehouse.
266-1001 Nights: Good Night and Good Luck
Scheming advisors, hapless kings, evil genies, and free honey cakes make up the last of Scheherazade's stories to her king and husband.
265-Monkey King: Out of Your Gourd
A super-powered monkey from Chinese folklore meets more than he bargained for: a sloshing hollow gourd full of pus. The creature is the Mikaribaba (箕借り婆) from Japanese folklore, a great reason not to shower (because she will literally gouge out your eyes
264-Korean folklore: On the Mountainside
Five stories from Korean folklore all woven together to tell a grand narrative of the lives of normal people (and animals...and trees) on a mountainside in medieval Korea.





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