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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372: Greek Myths: Things as they Are

Posted June 12, 202400:48:33

The story of Demeter from Greek mythology is one of finding her place in the world. A world run by her terrible siblings, but it's ok. She's her own...

371: Flemish folklore: Stuck

Posted June 5, 202400:42:20

Two stories from Flanders (the region of Belgium, not Homer Simpson's annoyingly nice neighbor) about people who are stuck. One is a married couple...

370: Aesop's Fables: State of Nature

Posted May 29, 202400:36:48

It's fable time on Myths and Legends...despite fables being neither myths nor legends... They're fun, though, and you might just learn some of the wisdom...

369: Japanese folklore: Pilgrims

Posted May 22, 202400:36:00

Two stories from Japan. On the first, a former samurai's wife is up to something and he's going to figure out what. On the second, we'll see that kindness...

368: Indian Fairy Tales: Eye Love You

Posted May 15, 202400:38:38

When your seven spouses all have the same dream on the same night and ask you not to do the thing they dreamt would lead to problems for all of you...maybe...