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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244-Georgian Folklore: Here Fishy Fishy

Posted November 2, 2021 • 00:40:27

A story from Georgian folklore about a king who needs a cure for his condition, the prince who decided that cure was going to be his new pet, and all...

243B-King Arthur: Double Trouble

Posted October 26, 2021 • 00:46:01

Arthur has been kidnapped. Guinevere's evil twin is at large. The kingdom is thrown into chaos.

243A-King Arthur: Doppel-Gwen-er

Posted October 19, 2021 • 00:43:25

The story of Queen Guinevere as she goes from princess, to queen, to convict.

242-Albanian Folklore: Two Roads

Posted October 12, 2021 • 00:46:40

The story of Zjermi, Handa, the dragon Kuchedra, and about a hundred naked armpit angels from Albania.

241-African Folklore: Hippopotamaster

Posted October 5, 2021 • 00:45:26

In a story from the folklore of the Sorko people who lived along the Niger river in West Africa, a hippo is causing all sorts of trouble.