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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357: Icelandic Folklore: Dog Days

Posted February 21, 2024 • 00:42:31

A lost prince, a magic TARDIS barrel, and a talking dog take us to Jötunheim and back in the story of Prince Ring from Icelandic folklore.

356: 1001 Nights: Nifty Fifty

Posted February 14, 2024 • 00:44:17

A story from 1001 Nights about how to get rid of that annoying babysitter and what to do if your husbands keep getting killed (the answer is, apparently,...

355: Greek/Roman myth: There's Something About Ares

Posted February 7, 2024 • 00:42:53

The stories of the creation from Roman/Greek mythology, the first werewolf, and Pygmalion, and also some Ares stuff because this is his week I guess.

354: Japanese folklore: Cursed

Posted January 31, 2024 • 00:38:33

Two stories about finding people who like you for you. Not because you wear a rice bowl on your head. Or because you spend way too much time looking...

353: Irish folklore: Beggars Belief

Posted January 24, 2024 • 00:34:29

The story of a storyteller who can't think of a story to tell, and how a stranger solves that problem by getting him fired and taking him on wacky adventures...