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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310-Norse Sagas: The Maiden King

Posted February 28, 2023 • 00:46:17

The story of Sigrgarthr and the Maiden King, from Icelandic folklore has Viking male models, ruthless princesses, people shoving metal down their pants...

309-Scandinavian Folklore: The Enemy of my Enemy

Posted February 21, 2023 • 00:41:15

This week, there are three stories of people bargaining: with the devil, with that angry lady who owns too many cats, and with...rocks, and we'll see...

308-Tricksters: Food Chain

Posted February 14, 2023 • 00:43:30

Stories of tricksters from the folklore of the Hopi, Northern Pueblo, and Algonquin people. Coyote makes an enemy when he steals Fox's best friend...and...

307-Dragons: Pie Hard

Posted February 7, 2023 • 00:37:29

The story of why, no matter how good of an idea it sounds like after a few drinks, you shouldn't steal church bells and drop them into a nearby pond....

306-Latin American Folklore: Payback

Posted January 31, 2023 • 00:35:43

Two stories from Latin America folklore about people (and animals?) getting payback. The first is a story about why you shouldn't bite strangers....