
Myths and Legends
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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Feb 21, 2024 • 43min
357: Icelandic Folklore: Dog Days
Guest Price Ring, a lost prince from Icelandic folklore, shares a tale featuring a magical TARDIS barrel and a talking dog. The story takes us to Jötunheim and back while encountering a mouse deer who just wants to dance. Dive into a world of adventure, humor, and unexpected twists in this fascinating Icelandic folklore podcast episode.

Feb 14, 2024 • 44min
356: 1001 Nights: Nifty Fifty
Discover how to get rid of an annoying babysitter and what to do if your husbands keep getting killed in this episode. Also, learn about the sea monk, a horrifying Cthulhu mash-up creature. Don't miss the hosts' discussion on healthy eating and their cat food recommendations. Plus, follow the rescue and loyalty story and unravel the mystery of the sea monk.

Feb 7, 2024 • 43min
355: Greek/Roman myth: There's Something About Ares
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
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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

Jan 31, 2024 • 39min
354: Japanese folklore: Cursed
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
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Music:
"Bellow's Hull" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Quiet Sill" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Cedar" by Chad Crouch
"Grove Melody" by Chad Crouch

Jan 24, 2024 • 34min
353: Irish folklore: Beggars Belief
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
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Music
"Peter Gray" by Chad Crouch
"Poor Wayfaring Stranger" by Chad Crouch
"All the Pretty Horses" by Chad Crouch

Jan 17, 2024 • 39min
352: French folklore: The Darling Formerly Known as Prince
Lamia, a creature known for pulling out her own eyeballs, is discussed in this podcast. The topics include French folklore, designing jewelry that stabs children, Lamia's career in movies, and a French fairy tale about a prince who learns about doing the right thing.

Jan 10, 2024 • 41min
351: Dragons: Alternate History
A mother and son survive in a wasteland while monsters roam. A human-faced bovine wants you to display its posters. George desires to become a knight after learning about the destruction caused by dragons. George discovers that the world he believed in was all lies. George receives a betrothal gift and must deliver a letter to the King of Persia. George tells the king of Egypt about his adventure and ends up on a mission to rescue Savia in Morocco.

Jan 3, 2024 • 42min
350: Korean folklore: Ghosts and Goblins
Explore Korean folklore with stories of ghosts, goblins, and demons. Discover the importance of controlling rather than destroying demons. Learn about the aftermath of actions, the benefits of therapy, and encountering demons. Delve into literal and metaphorical ghosts and goblins. Question the existence of the Snake-Eating Cow.

Dec 27, 2023 • 45min
349: Monkey King: My Own Worst Enemy
In this episode, the hosts continue the stories of the Monkey King on the Journey to the West. They discuss encounters with bandits and doppelgängers, as well as the importance of making friends who can tell the difference between good and evil. They also delve into the mysterious and slightly murderous Kongamato, a possible dinosaur. Stay tuned for thrilling adventures and philosophical discussions on the value of life.

Dec 20, 2023 • 45min
348: World Folklore: Untitled Goose Episode
In this podcast episode, the hosts play a game called 'two myths and a lie' where they share three different stories. One story involves Nicholas Van Winkle and his errand to pick up a goose. Another story is about a woman who can transform sticks into children but faces a heartbreaking reality. There is also a tale of three soldiers on a journey to uncover the truth about their spears. The episode concludes with a sponsorship message from Shopify.
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