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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422: Scottish folklore: Witchful Thinking

Posted November 19, 2025 • 00:56:40

????‍♂️So you've decided to steal from a witch or wizard????‍♀️Are you sure about that? If you are, you might want to think about what you're...

421: Viking Legends: Famous

Posted November 5, 2025 • 00:51:16

????All the Viking warriors' hearts burn with love for Nítíða????And also the rest of them is on fire as well because that's...

420: Korean Grim Reaper: Saja Boys

Posted October 22, 2025 • 00:55:10

⚰️It's Halloween⚰️ What do you do when death comes for you? Well, the characters in today's stories have a lot of ideas, and they're surprisingly...

419: Slavic folklore: Bad Heir Day

Posted October 8, 2025 • 00:41:35

????Ivan fights wizards and monsters and Baba Yaga with a music streaming subscription???? What do you get when your daughters have been kidnapped by...

418: French stories: Our Son, Ourson, the Bear

Posted September 24, 2025 • 00:47:12

????Ourson is a Beary Good Guy????Sorry, I couldn't resist, but he is actually a good guy. He isn't a bear though. He just looks like one to people...