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

Posted October 2, 2024 • 00:48:43

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...

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

Posted September 25, 2024 • 00:41:10

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...

385: Aesop's Fables: On the Farm

Posted September 18, 2024 • 00:40:29

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.

384: Turkish folklore: The Silent Princess

Posted September 11, 2024 • 00:45:30

The story of the silent princess and the prince who definitely has been cursed by that strange woman in the street. He totally hasn't just psyched himself...

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

Posted September 4, 2024 • 00:43:59

Sun Wukong, the Monkey King, is dead. For real. He was eaten by a lion and is gone for good because we can all trust Pigsy because he's so honest and...