Myths and Legends

Myths and Legends


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316-French Fairy Tales: Right Meow
April 18, 2023

It's the story of "The White Cat" by Madame d'Aulnoy, and in addition to questionable parenting, there are quests, dwarves that are just doing their job, evil fairies, and cat ballet.

315-Korean folklore: Mountain Magic
April 11, 2023

A story from Korean folklore about friendship, kindness, moving on, and why magicians are terrible actors.

314-Greek Myth: Baby Steps
April 04, 2023

The story from Greek mythology of how Hermes became an Olympian by killing a turtle and eating some barbecue.

313B-1001 Nights: Night Shift
March 28, 2023

We wrap of the stories of the dervishes (and the mysterious visitors to the party who are DEFINITELY NOT the caliph and Jafar) and then the hostess and her sisters find the tables have turned...because, yes of course, they have been threatening the life o

313A-1001 Nights: Party Down
March 21, 2023

A party no one can speak of under threat of death. Genie fights, wizard battles, and grocery shopping. Yes, we're back in One Thousand and One Nights.

312-Norwegian Folklore: Let's Dance
March 14, 2023

A Norwegian tale about why you should pay your employees a living wage (or at least not beat them and try to have them executed), or else you could end up in a never-ending dance party.

311-Samurai: Lost and Found
March 07, 2023

A Ronin (a masterless samurai) goes on a quest to find a stolen sword and restore the honor of his family's name, but, when it comes to pushing the limits of what is right in order to see his mission through, how far is too far?

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.

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