Myths and Legends

Myths and Legends


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344: Armenian folklore: Giants, Giants Everywhere
November 22, 2023

The story of Mirza, from Armenian folklore, and why it pays to be a heavy sleeper. Also, if you find your incredibly angry, stinky uncle chained up in a closet...it's probably best to leave him there. If you can.

343: British Legends: Mr. Nice Knight
November 15, 2023

A knight learns that generosity for those in need is good. Generosity to the point where you're in a worse spot than those you're helping? Maybe it's time to make a budget. Also, why you should follow that very, very stinky man in the woods. The creature

342: Japanese folklore: Lord Long Legs
November 08, 2023

Lord Long Legs is a spider daimyo with ruthless mantis samurai. Sazaye has an impenetrable shell that will always keep him safe. An eel grilling couple discovers a secret in their midst. Three stories collide on this week's episode.

341: Greek Mythology: The Huntress
November 01, 2023

What happens when you mix chastity, violence, and absolutely zero private baths? The history of the Olympian Artemis...and a whole lot of problems.

340: Halloween: The Night that the Skeletons Came to Life
October 25, 2023

A Halloween story about the specter bridegroom. A bridegroom. Who's also a specter...and the bride who's actually really ok with that.

339: Norse Legends, Part 2: Fjord of the Rings
October 18, 2023

The story of Frithiof and Ingeborg is rife with evil trolls, good trolls, sea witches, land witches, and how to move on when the tragedy of the past has changed you (into an actual troll).The creatures this week are Havman and Havfrue, Danish mer-people

338: Norse Legends, Part 1: Mr. Viking, the Viking
October 11, 2023

Viking is a Viking. His dad was either not very creative when it came to naming him, or had a very specific plan for his life. In his story we meet evil giants, awesome mythological dwarf dads, and the only Viking ball game that doesn't turn deadly...duri

337: Greek Mythology: The Oracle
October 04, 2023

For the god of healing, Apollo sure does a lot of the exact opposite. Born to a mother on the run from a giant snake, Apollo's life only gets more chaotic and destructive from there.

336: Monkey King: The Golden Cicada Bachelor
September 27, 2023

Xuanzang, the monk leading the Monkey King, Pigsy, and Sandy on their journey to the west doesn't want to get married. The city full of women who want to marry him don't really care.

335: Indian folklore: Got Your Nose
September 20, 2023

Two stories from Indian folklore where we learn that you should always know your exact weight in mangos...because it might help you outrun those eight guys trying to murder you. Also, being a parent is difficult, especially when your clever ideas to punis

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