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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194-Mulan: The Warrior

Posted September 1, 2020 • 00:47:13

A completely new version of the Mulan legend, sourced from a story from the late middle ages, so even if you think you know the Mulan story, this version...

193B-Monkey King: Pilgrim's Progress

Posted August 25, 2020 • 00:45:06

We're on the road with the monk, Xuanzang, and Monkey King, Sun Wukong, as they start their Journey to the West... that is, if Sun Wukong is coming...

193A-Monkey King: Golden Cicada

Posted August 19, 2020 • 00:51:01

We return to the stories of the Monkey King and pick up at the end of his long imprisonment under a mountain, for trying to overthrow everyone and everything....

192-Grimm: Brave Traveler

Posted August 12, 2020 • 00:44:32

An off-the-wall story from the Grimm Brothers about a young man who knew no fear...and why that was a massive problem for him. The creature is a man...

191-Norse Legends: See How they Fly

Posted August 4, 2020 • 00:45:51

In this episode from Norse legends, we'll see that the worst breakups involve Thor breaking up the couple with his hammer and we'll see that even though...