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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319-Indian folklore: Tricks and Illusions

Posted May 9, 2023 • 00:44:56

Can you beat fate?

Subramanya has learned something terrible about two people who are practically siblings to him. Can...

318-Greek Mythology: Sad Lad

Posted May 2, 2023 • 00:48:57

Hephaestus has his day

Who is the smith god of Olympus? Why is he married to Aphrodite, and why can't he catch a break?...

317-Monkey King: Make it Rain

Posted April 25, 2023 • 00:45:46

We're back in the story of the Monkey King, and monkey finds a noble new calling: freeing enslaved monks. Does this noble calling include the ignoble...

316-French Fairy Tales: Right Meow

Posted April 18, 2023 • 00:45:46

What happens when you see something you can't live without? A thing you desire so strongly that you can't stop thinking about it. Do you give up everything...

315-Korean folklore: Mountain Magic

Posted April 11, 2023 • 00:43:32

A story from Korean folklore about friendship, kindness, moving on, and why magicians are terrible actors.

The creature is the Silver...