Myths and Legends

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. It’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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The story of Ketil Trout is about growing up and learning to be your own person. It's a coming-of-age tale with giant fights, dragon slaying, and outlaw who know way to many trout facts. The creature, Nure-onna, is that woman down by the beach who is not-so-secretly also a quarter-mile-long snake. Links! Doorstop buddy: https://myths.link/doorstopbuddy Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership Butter in the Middle Ages, because I knew you wanted to know: https://academic.oup.com/book/2756/chapter-abstract/143245170?redirectedFrom=fulltext https://www.butterjournal.com/butter-history/ -- Sponsors! Factor is making a difference for us this holiday. Try fresh, flavor-packed meals delivered to your door, ready in just 2 minutes without the prep at https://FactorMeals.com/legends50 MasterClass makes a meaningful gift this season, for you and anyone on your list. Boost confidence with practical takeaways from the world’s best at https://MasterClass.com/myths When you give Bombas this holiday, you’re giving more comfort and more good. We love Bombas, and it’s the perfect gift this year: https://bombas.com/legends with code: legends -- Music: "Elmore Heights" by Blue Dot Sessions "Vik Fence Lardha" by Blue Dot Sessions "Steady" by Chad Crouch "Valladolid Funeral" by Blue Dot Sessions "Illustrated Novel" by Chad Crouch

"Athena, Olympian in charge of warfare, wisdom (& crafts!)", discusses her encounters with Tyreusius, a chaotic wedding with goddesses arguing over who is the fairest, her uncomfortable encounter with Hephaestus, caring for a mysterious baby, confrontations with Poseidon and her involvement in Medusa's transformation, and the evil nature of hyena men.

A discussion about a fascinating love story from Welsh folklore, a search for Owen, defying Ulwen's father, and a quest for Yisbadatim Benkow's daughter. The significance of hydras in medieval bestiaries and their metaphorical representation of Jesus rising from the grave is explored.