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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352: French folklore: The Darling Formerly Known as Prince

Posted January 17, 2024 • 00:38:32

How do you ensure your children grow up to be good people? You work with a fairy to design jewelry that stabs them, of course!

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351: Dragons: Alternate History

Posted January 10, 2024 • 00:43:13

A mother and son are surviving at the end of the world, while monsters prowl the wasteland all around. And now, one of them wants to leave.

350: Korean folklore: Ghosts and Goblins

Posted January 3, 2024 • 00:42:28

Three(ish) stories from the Korean peninsula about ghosts and goblins. Kind of. Some are actual ghosts and goblins (도깨비). Some are the ghosts...

349: Monkey King: My Own Worst Enemy

Posted December 27, 2023 • 00:45:06

We're back in the stories of the Monkey King on the Journey to the West and we'll see that not everyone who is mean to you is a demon. They...

348: World Folklore: Untitled Goose Episode

Posted December 20, 2023 • 00:45:08

Two myths and a lie! Two stories this week are tales from world folklore. One is a tale created by us for this episode. Check out the poll in our Instagram...