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 a

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430: Finnish folklore: Worn Out

Posted March 11, 2026 • 00:56:15

✏️Osmo is a pretty solid sketch artist✏️

He’s not drawing a criminal, though. He’s drawing his sister, whose only crime is stealing...

429: Slavic folklore: The Devilkin Made Me Do It

Posted February 25, 2026 • 00:50:16

????Goria the shoemaker has a bad boss????

Is his boss the devil? Literally...well, no. Is the devil that Goria meets in a bar actually better than...

428: Monkey King: The Pride

Posted February 11, 2026 • 01:07:21

????Inside each of us there are two wolves. They are named 'Shifty' and 'Freaky'.????

Which one wins? Well it doesn't matter because they're both demons...

427: Norse Legends: Wither or Not

Posted January 28, 2026 • 00:54:37

????‍♀️So, you think your stepmom might be a sorceress????‍♀️

Common problem. Well, common for fairy tales, at least. But, have you thought...

426: 1001 Nights: Djinning Up Some Trouble

Posted January 14, 2026 • 01:09:53

????‍♂️Trying to meet the love of your life? Maybe ask for help from two genies trying to kill each other.????‍♂️

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