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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283A-Indian Folklore: King of the Jungle

Posted August 10, 2022 • 00:39:28

What happens when a lion and his prey become best friends? Or when a monkey starts messing around on a worksite? Or a weaver pretends to be a god to...

282-Gawain: All Knight Long

Posted August 3, 2022 • 00:36:56

King Arthur and his best knight, Sir Gawain, have to answer the age-old question: what do women want? Oh, and if King Arthur doesn't find the definitive...

281-Grimm: Beyond the Grave

Posted July 26, 2022 • 00:41:05

Two stories from the Grimm brothers with people going beyond death. On the first, it's a prince and princess who find love...after they swear a terrible...

280-Korean Folklore: Family Matters

Posted July 19, 2022 • 00:49:27

Three stories from Korean folklore about family with terrible frog sons, angry imps beating guys with sticks until their arms get tired, and a mayor...

279-Norse Sagas: Prince Ali

Posted July 12, 2022 • 00:49:56

The story of Spotted Ali, from the Icelandic sagas, has werewolves, ogre battles, and witch curses. It also has parents doing the right thing (and then...