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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377: 1001 Nights: Science and Geometry

Posted July 17, 2024 • 00:42:19

A story from "One Thousand and One Nights" about three wondrous gifts: a clock, a security system, and a fake horse that can fly. Bet you can't guess...

376: Danish folklore: Sweet Pea

Posted July 10, 2024 • 00:44:44

Three stories from Denmark about learning from your mistakes. Or not learning, and donating six full bags of gold to the local thieves.

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375: Monkey King: The Eyes Have It

Posted July 3, 2024 • 00:45:55

We're back in the story of the Monkey King and the Journey to the West where maybe this monastery is different and not haunted and infested with monsters?...

374: European Fairy Tales: Mermaider (part 2 of 2)

Posted June 26, 2024 • 00:48:27

Undine the water elemental has a soul. And an evil uncle. And a friend who is in love with her husband. And about a thousand family members who want...

373: European Fairy Tales: The Elements (part 1 of 2)

Posted June 19, 2024 • 00:36:12

The story of Undine, by Friedrich de la Motte Fouqué, is a direct precursor to Hans Christian Andersen's "The Little Mermaid" and comes inspired by...