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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314-Greek Myth: Baby Steps

Posted April 4, 2023 • 00:38:03

The story from Greek mythology of how Hermes became an Olympian by killing a turtle and eating some barbecue.

The creatures are the heikegani...

313B-1001 Nights: Night Shift

Posted March 28, 2023 • 00:44:10

We wrap of the stories of the dervishes (and the mysterious visitors to the party who are DEFINITELY NOT the caliph and Jafar) and then the hostess...

313A-1001 Nights: Party Down

Posted March 21, 2023 • 00:37:13

A party no one can speak of under threat of death. Genie fights, wizard battles, and grocery shopping. Yes, we're back in One Thousand and One Nights.

312-Norwegian Folklore: Let's Dance

Posted March 14, 2023 • 00:44:08

A Norwegian tale about why you should pay your employees a living wage (or at least not beat them and try to have them executed), or else you could...

311-Samurai: Lost and Found

Posted March 7, 2023 • 00:56:25

A Ronin (a masterless samurai) goes on a quest to find a stolen sword and restore the honor of his family's name, but, when it comes to pushing the...