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Myths and Legends

By: Jason Weiser Carissa Weiser Nextpod
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  • 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.
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Episodes
  • 369: Japanese folklore: Pilgrims
    May 22 2024
    Two stories from Japan. On the first, a former samurai's wife is up to something and he's going to figure out what. On the second, we'll see that kindness matters most...but only if you're absolutely forced into doing it.

    The creature is the salamander! It'll turn you into a spicy human burrito!

    Want to support the show? https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership

    A TED-Ed video of the second story: https://myths.link/pilgrims-teded

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    Music:

    "Lost Stage" by Blue Dot Sessions
    "Dolly and Pad" by Blue Dot Sessions
    "Helter's Barrow" by Blue Dot Sessions
    "Hibiscus" by Blue Dot Sessions
    "Just Tuning Up" by Blue Dot Sessions

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    36 mins
  • 368: Indian Fairy Tales: Eye Love You
    May 15 2024
    When your seven spouses all have the same dream on the same night and ask you not to do the thing they dreamt would lead to problems for all of you...maybe don't immediately do that thing.

    The creature is Sæhrímnir from Norse myth, AKA ham sandwiches.

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    Music:

    "Memeti" by Blue Dot Sessions
    "Sargento" by Blue Dot Sessions
    "Gallant Fantasie" by Blue Dot Sessions

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    39 mins
  • 367: Irish folklore: Daft Monk
    May 8 2024
    The madcap story of what happens when a monk decides he doesn't want to be a monk anymore. He wants to make way more money...as a poet.

    Also, why it might be weird if you're eating several cows for breakfast.

    Back shaver: https://myths.link/backshaver
    Irish source: https://myths.link/anier1
    English source: https://myths.link/anier2

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    Music:

    "Kremp" by Blue Dot Sessions
    "Titter Snowbird" by Blue Dot Sessions
    "Laddo" by Blue Dot Sessions
    "Arctic Draba" by Blue Dot Sessions

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    40 mins

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Narrator was great and so funny I love the podcast and it is so entertaining

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Really addictive

Love the way he reads it and his style of writing. Entertaining and funny. I just love it all!

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10/10 devote fan for over a year

love all the stories you've made. love the story and how you narrate too.

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