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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427: Norse Legends: Wither or Not

Posted January 28, 2026 • 00:54:37

????‍♀️So, you think your stepmom might be a sorceress????‍♀️

Common problem. Well, common for fairy tales, at least. But, have you thought...

426: 1001 Nights: Djinning Up Some Trouble

Posted January 14, 2026 • 01:09:53

????‍♂️Trying to meet the love of your life? Maybe ask for help from two genies trying to kill each other.????‍♂️

Even if you're not trying...

425: Flemish legends: A Night Out

Posted December 31, 2025 • 00:35:58

????We've all been there.???? You spend a night out with friends, hanging out in the dark forest, crashing an ogre party and making dog friends. The...

424: Irish legends: Out of Time

Posted December 17, 2025 • 00:52:10

????Oh, deer.????No, really, the love of your life might just be a deer...or, well, a human in the form of a deer. Just ask your two...

423: Japanese folkore: The Illusionists

Posted December 3, 2025 • 00:46:32

????Something is lurking in the forest temple????While the country outside is rocked by the changes in the world, a village grapples with the idea that...