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Oct 23, 2024 • 52min

390: Hans Christian Andersen: Swan Song

🦢 Let them eat sand 🦢 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. --- 😈 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 🎧 Join the Community! Discord: Click here to join! 📖 Source The Wild Swans by Hans Christian Andersen: https://myths.link/swans   --- 📢 Sponsors Quince Get cozy in Quince’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. --- 🎵 Music Credits "Galoshes" by Chad Crouch "Magpie" by Chad Crouch "Building Time Lapse" by Chad Crouch
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Oct 16, 2024 • 57min

389: Korean folklore: Star-crossed

🖤 The story of why you don't menace crows. Even if the people you're doing it to try to mess with are extremely annoying and lovey-dovey. Or, if you're single and looking, here's why you should definitely throw some rocks at some crows. It might just lead to you meeting the love of your life... sixteen years later, after several trips through an active war zone. This is the unlikely love story of Pang Noo and Uhn Hah. Disclaimer: https://myths.link/389 😈 The Creature: Vu-Murt He's not a convenience store. He's not a generic superhero. He's that naked man combing his hair by the lake. 🎧 Join the Community! Discord: Click here to join! --- 📢 Sponsors Firstleaf Sign up at Firstleaf, and get your first SIX handpicked bottles for just $44.95. Mint Mobile Get a 3-month premium wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month! Visit Mint Mobile. --- 🎵 Music Credits "Stephi" by Blue Dot Sessions "Negentropy" by Chad Crouch "The Bluff Trail (Instrumental)" by Chad Crouch "Und Galaxe" by Blue Dot Sessions
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Oct 9, 2024 • 42min

388: Finnish folklore: Uh oh, Better Get Mikko!

The story of King Mighty Mikko, a young man who isn't a king or mighty, but he is Mikko, and maybe that's all he needs. Oh...and a very clever fox conman. The creature is Vishap, who lives at the top of a mountain and just wants to give you cash and prizes to not be covered in poison blood --- Discord: https://myths.link/discord Source: https://myths.link/mightymikko --- BetterHelp: This show is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit https://BetterHelp.com/myths today to get 10% off your first month. --- "Flatlands 4th" by Blue Dot Sessions  "Slate Tracker" by Blue Dot Sessions  "Still Nite" by Blue Dot Sessions  "Western Tanager" by Chad Crouch  "Mallard" by Chad Crouch
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Oct 2, 2024 • 49min

387: Slavic Folklore: Kind of Forgot About Vengeance (part 2 of 2)

The conclusion of the story of Bova, where last episode we saw him ride out to battle alone against an army...but now he faces more danger delivering a letter and dressing up like an elderly man. The creature is Sunakake-Baba, a little old lady who will throw sand in your face...for justice? Source: https://myths.link/bova Post: https://myths.link/387 Come join us on Discord! https://myths.link/discord --- Sponsor: BetterHelp: This show is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit https://BetterHelp.com/myths today to get 10% off your first month.  --- Music: "Breeze Bloc" by Blue Dot Sessions "Steps" by Chad Crouch "Rope Swing" by Chad Crouch "Two Boys and a Girl" by Chad Crouch "Cicle Veroni" by Blue Dot Sessions
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Sep 25, 2024 • 41min

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

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
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Sep 18, 2024 • 40min

385: Aesop's Fables: On the Farm

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% off 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
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Sep 11, 2024 • 46min

384: Turkish folklore: The Silent Princess

Dive into the comical misadventures of a prince cursed by a mysterious woman, leading him and his tutor on a smelly, chaotic quest for the Silent Princess. Along the way, they unravel cultural quirks and face absurd challenges, including a red mountain's secrets. Their journey is filled with humor, personal growth, and clever storytelling. Plus, discover the dark tale of the Abaia, an eel with a deadly penchant for life, warning against the dangers of greed and the importance of respecting nature.
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Sep 4, 2024 • 44min

383: Monkey King: Food Fight (part 2 of 2)

Sun Wukong, the legendary Monkey King, meets a tragic end at the jaws of a lion, leaving Pigsy in an uproar. Humor unfolds as Pigsy schemes to rob their monk amidst chaos, while engaging in an absurd showdown with demon kings. In a twist of fate, Pigsy strikes a clever bargain for survival against the rulers of hell, leading to a raucous food fight that showcases the complexities of friendship. Meanwhile, the gang faces off against a city of demons with unexpected twists and heartfelt reflections on their camaraderie and adventures.
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Aug 28, 2024 • 43min

382: Sun Wukong: A Good Death (part 1 of 2)

In this podcast, Sun Wukong, the legendary Monkey King from Journey to the West, shares his fantastical adventures. He humorously discusses disguising himself as a demon to defeat an army with a math equation. Amidst chaotic battles, Wukong reflects on his mischief and personal growth while engaging with quirky demon kings. His encounters reveal the whimsical yet grim realities of his journey, culminating in an epic showdown with the Lion Demon King that leaves listeners on the edge of their seats.
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Aug 21, 2024 • 40min

381: Japanese folklore: Lend Me Your Ears

Dive into the haunting world of Japanese folklore with two gripping tales. One story celebrates the transformative power of music as a blind boy captivates an audience while grappling with fame and humble beginnings. The other uncovers a dark family tragedy involving cannibalism and a shapeshifting creature, the Totokima. Human emotions and supernatural elements intertwine, revealing how storytelling helps process loss and fear, showcasing a rich tapestry of culture and myth.

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