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Myths and Legends

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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.

Location:

NY

Description:

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.

Twitter:

@mythpodcast

Language:

English


Episodes
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395: Breton folklore: Darkest Knight

11/27/2024
šŸ° Why maybe you should pass on dating that person with the dad who murders everyone trying to date them šŸ° The tale of DegarrĆ© is a story of knights, chivalry, violence, and grappling with what it means when the person you've idolized and sought your whole life...might just be the villain of the story. šŸ˜ˆ The Creature: Ninmenju (äŗŗ面ęع) That tree that thinks you're HILARIOUS...until you bite into its face fruit. --- Links āš ļø Disclaimer https://myths.link/395 šŸŽ§ Connect with us! Discordhttps://myths.link/discordInstagramhttps://instagram.com/mythsandlegendsBlueskyhttps://bsky.app/profile/mythsandlegends.com šŸ“– Sources Sir DegarrĆ©https://myths.link/degare šŸ“¼ YouTube We're on YouTube, now. Currently, it's just the audio episodes, but that might change sometime? https://www.youtube.com/@mythsandlegendspodcast/videos --- šŸ“¢ Sponsors Uncommon Goods Spark something uncommon this holiday with just the right gift from Uncommon Goods. Head to https://UncommonGoods.com/LEGENDS for 15% off your next gift! BetterHelp Myths and Legends is sponsored by BetterHelp. Let the gratitude flow, with BetterHelp. Go to https://BetterHelp.com/MYTHS to get 10% off your first month. --- šŸŽµ Music Credits "Death of the Dragon""March of the Dragons""Dream Roads Forever""Town Market"

Duration:00:54:02

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394: Danish folklore: Heartless

11/20/2024
šŸ§™ā€ā™‚ļøHow a Scientist Becomes a WizardšŸ§™ā€ā™‚ļø Two stories from Denmark about people dealing with their neighbors in very different ways. One loves and accepts them. The other just wants to get away so he tears out his own heart. šŸ˜ˆ The Creature: Abumi-guchi (鐙口) AKA Stirrup mouth. Your friend to the end. And beyond. --- Links šŸŽ§ Connect with us! DiscordClick here to join!Instagramhttps://instagram.com/mythsandlegendsBlueskyhttps://bsky.app/profile/mythsandlegends.com šŸ“– Sources Toller's Neighborshttps://www.wisdomlib.org/scandinavia/book/a-collection-of-popular-tales-from-the-norse-and-north-german/d/doc64489.htmlThe Man Without A Hearthttps://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Danish_Fairy_and_Folk_Tales/The_Man_without_a_Heart šŸ“¼ YouTube We're on YouTube, now. Currently, it's just the audio episodes, but that might change sometime? https://www.youtube.com/@mythsandlegendspodcast/videos --- šŸ“¢ Sponsors Shopify Upgrade your selling today with Shopify. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/legends (all lowercase). BetterHelp Myths and Legends is sponsored by BetterHelp. Let the gratitude flow, with BetterHelp. Go to https://BetterHelp.com/MYTHS to get 10% off your first month. --- šŸŽµ Music Credits "Upper Registers""Bergeron"

Duration:00:42:09

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393: 1001 Nights: Let it Be(ak) (part 2 of 2)

11/13/2024
šŸ“A Cavern Full of Snakes is apparently a Great ClassroomšŸ“ Hasib is still stuck in the room with the Queen of Serpents and twelve thousand snakes, and the QoS a story to tell. Two of them, actually. Long ones. Two years' worth of stories of guys lost in the world...and two different ways of dealing with mistakes and loss. Basically, she's being a very tricky teacher. --- šŸ˜ˆ The Creature: Wokulo Tiny invisible hairy naked men could be watching you right now. And they're really good at wrestling. --- Links šŸŽ§ Join the Community! Discord: Click here to join! šŸ“– Source One Thousand and One Nights Vol. 5: https://myths.link/hasib āš ļø Content Warning Show post: https://myths.link/393 šŸ“¼ YouTube We're on YouTube, now. Currently, it's just the audio episodes, but that might change sometime? https://www.youtube.com/@mythsandlegendspodcast/videos --- šŸ“¢ Sponsors Dinnerly This holiday season, give the gift of great, affordable food with Dinnerly at https://Dinnerly.com/offer/LEGENDS and use code LEGENDS for up to 27 free meals!. Uncommon Goods Find the perfect gift at Uncommon Goods! Head to https://UncommonGoods.com/LEGENDS for 15% off your next gift. Firstleaf Get cozy and pop open that perfect bottle of wine from Firstleaf! Go to https://TryFirstLeaf.com/LEGENDS to sign up and youā€™ll get your first SIX handpicked bottles for just $44.95. --- šŸŽµ Music Credits "The Gran Dias""Don Germaine""Convex Marsa""Brer Sprine"

Duration:00:55:13

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390: Hans Christian Andersen: Swan Song

10/23/2024
šŸ¦¢ Let them eat sand šŸ¦¢ A story from Danish writer Hans Christian Andersen about a witch who wants to take over the kingdom and the twelve kids who stand in her way. Just kidding, they have no idea what's going on. --- šŸ˜ˆ The Creature: Walek You no longer need to leave your meat out forever on a sun-warmed stone. You know why? The Walek, that's why. --- Links šŸŽ§ Join the Community! Discord: Click here to join! šŸ“– Source The Wild Swans by Hans Christian Andersen: https://myths.link/swans --- šŸ“¢ Sponsors Quince Get cozy in Quinceā€™s high quality wardrobe essentials at https://Quince.com/legends plus get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. BetterHelp Myths and Legends is sponsored by BetterHelp. Take off the mask, with BetterHelp. Head over to https://BetterHelp.com/myths today to get 10% off your first month. --- šŸŽµ Music Credits "Galoshes""Magpie""Building Time Lapse"

Duration:00:52:26

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386: Slavic Folklore: Really, Really, Ridiculously Good-looking (part 1 of 2)

9/25/2024
The story of Bova, a hero from Slavic folklore, the beautiful beautiful man who is on a lifelong quest for vengeance. Against his mom. The creature is the Vila (or Vile), a ghost with unfinished business...of dancing naked in the town square. Instagram: https://instagram.com/mythsandlegends Discord: https://myths.links/discord Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership Anti-soggy cereal bowl: https://myths.link/antisoggy --- Sponsors: Go to https://homechef.com/legends for 18 Free Meals and Free Dessert for Life! Go to https://Quince.com/legends for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns --- "Miniatures" by Blue Dot Sessions "High Water Channel (Instrumental)" by Chad Crouch "Pretty Melody" by Chad Crouch "Bambi" by Chad Crouch

Duration:00:41:10

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385: Aesop's Fables: On the Farm

9/18/2024
More fables from Aesop about life on the farm and how, if someone stops by wearing your friend's skin...they might not be all that trustworthy. The creature is the Veo, a dragon you don't want to slay. Discord: https://myths.link/discord Social Media: https://instagram.com/mythsandlegends Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership --- Sponsors: BetterHelp: Rediscover your curiosity, with BetterHelp. Visit https://betterhelp.com/myths today to get 10% oļ¬€ your first month. Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/legends --- "TJ Elwood" by Blue Dot Sessions "Sitka Spruce" by Chad Crouch "Liptis" by Blue Dot Sessions "Raffiel" by Blue Dot Sessions

Duration:00:40:29

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384: Turkish folklore: The Silent Princess

9/11/2024
The story of the silent princess and the prince who definitely has been cursed by that strange woman in the street. He totally hasn't just psyched himself out thinking that if he doesn't meet the silent princess, he will die, forcing him and his tutor to go on a 15-month-long, stinky quest. The creature is the Abaia, the eel that loves life so much it kills everybody. Links! Discord: https://myths.link/discord Source: https://myths.link/silent-princess Social Media: https://instagram.com/mythsandlegends Pizza Socks: https://myths.link/pizza-socks --- Sponsor: GhostBed: Ready for a more comfortable night of sleep? Visit https://GhostBed.com/legends and use code: LEGENDS for 50% off sitewide. --- Music: "Grey Grey Joe" by Blue Dot Sessions "The Caspian Sea" by Blue Dot Sessions "Tower of Mirrors" by Blue Dot Sessions

Duration:00:45:30

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377: 1001 Nights: Science and Geometry

7/17/2024
A story from "One Thousand and One Nights" about three wondrous gifts: a clock, a security system, and a fake horse that can fly. Bet you can't guess which one wins the prize at the king's big science and geometry fair. The creature is the Tangie! It'll be your friend, but only if you want to do crime. -- Sponsors: BetterHelp: Myths and Legends is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit https://BetterHelp.com/myths today to stop comparing and start focusing, with BetterHelp. Quince: Pack your bags with high quality essentials from Quince! Go to https://Quince.com/legends to get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. -- Music: "City Lights" by Chad Crouch "Minor Stretch" by Chad Crouch "Caverna" by Blue Dot Sessions "The Odd About It" by Blue Dot Sessions "Fireside Tension" by Blue Dot Sessions

Duration:00:42:19

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376: Danish folklore: Sweet Pea

7/10/2024
Three stories from Denmark about learning from your mistakes. Or not learning, and donating six full bags of gold to the local thieves. The creature is the swamfisk. It's horrible, horrible smell is a personal choice. Dwarves fighting cranes in Greenland: https://myths.link/376 Dustache dustpan: https://myths.link/dustache --- Sponsors: GhostBed: Ready for a more comfortable night of sleep? Visit https://GhostBed.com/legends and use code LEGENDS to save 50% off your purchase sitewide. BetterHelp: Myths and Legends is sponsored by BetterHelp. Stop comparing and start focusing, with BetterHelp at https://BetterHelp.com/myths today. --- Music: "Dandelions" by Chad Crouch "Double-crested Cormorant" by Chad Crouch "Hedgehog Wallace" by Blue Sot Sessions "Spring Cleaning" by Blue Dot Sessions "Fern and Andy" by Blue Dot Sessions

Duration:00:44:44

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370: Aesop's Fables: State of Nature

5/29/2024
It's fable time on Myths and Legends...despite fables being neither myths nor legends... They're fun, though, and you might just learn some of the wisdom of the ancients, like how you should never question the king. The creature is a very wise dragon. So wise that you should get all your answers from him. Namely the answer to the question: is that dragon dangerous? The answer, of course, being, no...now take a bath in barbecue sauce. --- Sponsor Quince: Upgrade your closet this summer with Quince. Right now, go to https://quince.com/legends to get free shipping and 365-day returns on your next order. --- Music: "Topslides" by Blue Dot Sessions "PolyCoat" by Blue Dot Sessions "Milkwood" by Blue Dot Session "Curious Case" by Blue Dot Session

Duration:00:36:48

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366: Monkey King: Roadblock

5/1/2024
Back in the Journey to the West and Monkey has a fan club, the Tang Monk teaches an impromptu class, and Pigsy finds his calling: sitting and eating. The creatures are the Ruslaki, and they're very easy to break up with. Shrok Pillow: https://myths.link/shrok --- Music: "Germaine" by Blue Dot Sessions "Lush Arborio" by Blue Dot Sessions "Sparkling Craft" by Blue Dot Sessions "Simple Aside" by Blue Dot Sessions

Duration:00:38:11

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364: English folklore: Of Mice and Men...and Frogs...and Birds

4/17/2024
When your parents get you three tiny men in a golden box as a going away present. The creature is the Neugle, who will drown you but feel super bad about it. AI Bird feeder that you probably shouldn't buy: https://myths.link/birdfeeder -- Sponsors: Style for everyone and unmatched comfortā€”thatā€™s MeUndies! Get 20% off your first order, plus free shipping, at https://MeUndies.com/legends Can you solve the case? June needs your help, detective! Download Juneā€™s Journey for free today on iOS and Android! https://wooga.com/games/junes-journey -- Music: "Delicious" by Blue Dot Sessions "Crown of September" by Blue Dot Sessions "Willow Willow" by Blue Dot Sessions

Duration:00:48:02

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363: Slavic Folklore: One High Five Man

4/10/2024
The story of Yaroslav is one of growing up and figuring out who you are...so you can stop accidentally killing people with your deadly high-fives. The creature is the Pombrero, a sleazy, muscly little hobbit who might already be in your house. --- Sponsors: Can you crack the case? Download Juneā€™s Journey for free today on iOS and Android! https://www.wooga.com/games/junes-journey This episode of Myths and Legends is sponsored by BetterHelp. Find your social sweet spot, with BetterHelp. Try online therapy at https://BetterHelp.com/myths and get on your way to being your best self. --- "Miniatures" by Blue Dot Sessions "Stuffed Monsters" by Blue Dot Sessions "Bird Language" by Chad Crouch

Duration:00:46:10

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362: Chinese folklore: Broken

4/3/2024
Two stories from Chinese folklore about broken things. A broken pot, a broken future, and how things can come together to heal. And why you shouldn't go to work drunk or else you might have to arrest a tiger. The creature is the tooth tyrant, the Odontotyrannos, and it's not an angry dentist. Links: Uncle Jim's Worm Farm: https://myths.link/liftinjimmy --- Sponsors: Ready for a more comfortable night of sleep? Visit https://GhostBed.com/legends and use code LEGENDS to save 50% off your purchase sitewide. Robinhood Gold gets you the most for your retirement. Get started at https://Robinhood.com/boost. Terms and conditions apply. Scary sock drawer? No more! Discover why Bombas makes our favorite socks, tees, and underwear at https://Bombas.com/legends and use code ā€œlegendsā€œ for 20% off your first purchase. Feel good and do good, with Bombas. --- Music: "Jumbel" by Blue Dot Sessions "Gathering Stasis" by Blue Dot Sessions "Lemon and Melon" by Blue Dot Sessions "Liptis" by Blue Dot Sessions "Town Market" by Blue Dot Sessions

Duration:00:37:36

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359: Celtic Folklore: A Berry Good Day...for Murder?

3/6/2024
Munachar and Manachar are two friends out for a fun day of berry picking, but when one commits the only unforgivable sin of hogging all the berries, the only response is swift, murder-y justice. Time to recruit some accomplices The creature is the nain, and it will help you know if you're making terrible life choices (and also encourage you to learn a foreign language!) --- Munachar and Manachar: https://myths.link/berrymurder Not the Breman town musicians but kind of: https://myths.link/notbreman Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership --- Sponsors: This episode of Myths and Legends is sponsored by BetterHelp. Learn to make time for what makes you happy, with BetterHelp. Try online therapy at https://BetterHelp.com/myths and get on your way to being your best self. Get comfy this spring and give back with Bombas. Head to https://Bombas.com/legends and use code ā€œlegendsā€ at checkout for 20% off your first purchase. Itā€™s 2024. Are you still feeding your cat...kibble? Head to https://Smalls.com/LEGENDS and use promo code LEGENDS at checkout for 50% off your first order PLUS free shipping. --- Music: "Mind Body Mind" by Blue Dot Sessions "Tin Cavalry" by Blue Dot Sessions "Sino de Cobre" by Blue Dot Sessions

Duration:00:39:41

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357: Icelandic Folklore: Dog Days

2/21/2024
A lost prince, a magic TARDIS barrel, and a talking dog take us to Jƶtunheim and back in the story of Prince Ring from Icelandic folklore. The creature is mouse deer who just wants to dance and hopefully not kill anyone. --- Links: Ring source: https://myths.link/princering Glitter drink why would you do this: https://myths.link/glitter Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership --- Sponsors: Factor: No prep and no mess meals ready to heat and eat? Factor has us covered. Head to https://FactorMeals.com/legends50 and use code: legends50 for 50 percent off. BetterHelp: This episode of Myths and Legends is sponsored by BetterHelp. Become your own soulmate, whether youā€™re looking for one or not. Try online therapy at https://betterhelp.com/myths and get on your way to being your best self. --- Music: "Ginger" by Chad Crouch "Mullberry" by Chad Crouch "Alsace" by Chad Crouch "Rabbit in the Leaflitter" by Chad Crouch "In the Cottonwoods" by Chad Crouch

Duration:00:42:31

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356: 1001 Nights: Nifty Fifty

2/14/2024
A story from 1001 Nights about how to get rid of that annoying babysitter and what to do if your husbands keep getting killed (the answer is, apparently, to keep getting married). The creature is the sea monk, neither a monk nor a sea creature, but a horrifying Cthulhu mash-up. Creature pictures: https://myths.link/356 Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership --- Sponsors: Thrive Market is helping us stick to a healthier year. Join for the savings, the convenience, the flavors, and high quality at https://ThriveMarket.com/legends Smalls: For 50% off your first order, head to https://Smalls.com/LEGENDS and use code LEGENDS. --- Music: "Fill and Forage" by Blue Dot Sessions "Bristlecone" by Chad Crouch "Lunette" by Blue Dot Sessions "ShadowPlay" by Blue Dot Sessions

Duration:00:44:17

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355: Greek/Roman myth: There's Something About Ares

2/7/2024
The stories of the creation from Roman/Greek mythology, the first werewolf, and Pygmalion, and also some Ares stuff because this is his week I guess. The creature, the Bonnacon (or, as cultured people say, Bo-nacho), has fiery diarrhea. Insert spicy food/White Castle joke here. Disclaimer: https://myths.link/355 Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership Inflatable cow for some reason: https://myths.link/mooooooo --- Sponsor: This episode of Myths and Legends is sponsored by BetterHelp. Become your own soulmate, whether youā€™re looking for one or not. Try online therapy at https://betterhelp.com/myths and get on your way to being your best self. --- Music: "Croner Dilesh" by Blue Dot Sessions "Hrse Hrse" by Blue Dot Sessions "Particle End" by Blue Dot Sessions "Where we Make our Stand" by Chad Crouch "Talens Bal" by Blue Dot Sessions "Iris" by Blue Dot Sessions

Duration:00:42:53

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354: Japanese folklore: Cursed

1/31/2024
Two stories about finding people who like you for you. Not because you wear a rice bowl on your head. Or because you spend way too much time looking in the mirror. It's the stories of the Black Rice Bowl and the Mirror from Kyoto, from Japanese folklore. The creatures are real life magpies, chaos birds. Praying mantis eggs: "Each Egg Pod Contains 20-500 Babies!" https://myths.link/mantis Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership --- Sponsor: Field of Greens is our new super-fruit and vegetable habit. Itā€™s the only fruit and vegetable product that promises better health, too. Get 15 percent off your first order and free rush shipping at https://FieldOfGreens.com and use promo code: LEGENDS --- Music: "Bellow's Hull" by Blue Dot Sessions "Quiet Sill" by Blue Dot Sessions "Cedar" by Chad Crouch "Grove Melody" by Chad Crouch

Duration:00:38:33

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353: Irish folklore: Beggars Belief

1/24/2024
The story of a storyteller who can't think of a story to tell, and how a stranger solves that problem by getting him fired and taking him on wacky adventures with too many beheadings. The creature is the Lou Carcolh. Brace yourself, snail links are coming. Snails: I don't know if this is a good price for snails: https://myths.link/snails No idea why I find this video of a snail eating a cucumber so unnerving, but here you go: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ifjpgt26osY Here's one eating a strawberry. I hate this. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhXJxUgY46Q Snail eating spaghetti. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iw-D9cdGAjo Very solid post and one of my sources for the Lou Carcolh: https://myths.link/carcolh Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership --- Sponsors Smalls: For 50% off your first order, head to https://Smalls.com/LEGENDS and use code LEGENDS. Factor: Factor is our time saver! With restaurant-quality, ready-to-eat meal delivery bursting with flavor, Factor takes the stress out of meal time. Try it and get 50 percent off at https://FactorMeals.com/legends50 AND use code: legends50 --- Music "Peter Gray" by Chad Crouch "Poor Wayfaring Stranger" by Chad Crouch "All the Pretty Horses" by Chad Crouch

Duration:00:34:29