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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367: Irish folklore: Daft Monk

Posted May 8, 2024 • 00:39:35

The madcap story of what happens when a monk decides he doesn't want to be a monk anymore. He wants to make way more money...as a poet.

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366: Monkey King: Roadblock

Posted May 1, 2024 • 00:38:11

Back in the Journey to the West and Monkey has a fan club, the Tang Monk teaches an impromptu class, and Pigsy finds his calling: sitting and eating.

365: Korean folklore: Goblin

Posted April 24, 2024 • 00:38:48

Two stories of goblins (도깨비) from Korean folklore and how, if they stop by, you'll want to have drinks on hand because it might just save your...

364: English folklore: Of Mice and Men...and Frogs...and Birds

Posted April 17, 2024 • 00:48:02

When your parents get you three tiny men in a golden box as a going away present.

The creature is the Neugle, who will drown you but feel...

363: Slavic Folklore: One High Five Man

Posted April 10, 2024 • 00:46:10

The story of Yaroslav is one of growing up and figuring out who you are...so you can stop accidentally killing people with your deadly high-fives.