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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199-Japanese folklore: Moonlight

Posted October 6, 2020 • 00:41:21

A story from Japanese folklore of Princess Moonlight, from Japanese folklore, where a bamboo cutter finds one of those magical heaven babies in a bamboo...

198-Robin Hood: On the Road Again

Posted September 30, 2020 • 00:42:11

Robin Hood is back on the road and ready to make some quick cash, so of course, he's going to go undercover as a beggar an infiltrate a secret society....

197-Viking Legends: VFFs

Posted September 22, 2020 • 00:50:25

After a ball game goes wrong in the worst possible way, Viking best friends go on a quest to clear their names.

196-Reynard the Fox: Chaotic Good

Posted September 15, 2020 • 00:40:39

A reboot, of sorts, of Reynard the Fox, everyone's favorite brutal, amoral trickster, with two completely new stories.

195-Greek Myths: Stranger Danger

Posted September 8, 2020 • 00:46:07

Dionysus was the god of wine from Greek myths and the last Olympian to earn a place on Mount Olympus. His story starts with him being born from Zeus's...