Myths and Legends
344: Armenian folklore: Giants, Giants Everywhere
Nov 22, 2023
Discover the story of Mirza from Armenian folklore, including his encounter with giants and his clever victory over them. The podcast also explores the Norse myth of Hrace Vellger, a giant eagle-like creature, and its connection to winter winds.
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- In the story of Mirza from Armenian folklore, a heavy sleeper saves the kingdom by accidentally freeing an evil wizard uncle.
- Mirza defeats a dragon with seven heads and wins battles against giants, eventually rescuing princesses and marrying one.
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The Secret Evil Wizard Brother and the Throne
Mirza discovers that his dying father had a secret evil wizard brother and that their father had kept him chained up in a closet to protect the kingdom. Mirza's older brother claims the throne, but when Mirza sits on the throne, the uncle is freed and takes over. Mirza is exiled along with his older brothers.
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