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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164A-Chinese Legends: Here I Go Again

Posted November 26, 201900:36:42

The legend of the White Snake is one of the four great folktales of China. Today, we start that with an act of kindness, demons lurking in the places...

163-Hansel and Gretel: Crumble

Posted November 19, 201900:37:01

The wonderfully ridiculous and surprisingly human original story of Hansel and Gretel

162-47 Ronin: Wanderers

Posted November 12, 201900:39:26

47 warriors lead one of the greatest (true) revenge stories ever told.

161-Japanese folklore: Karma

Posted November 5, 201900:35:01

The stories of a lost dumpling and two young people finding love among the ashes.

160-Halloween Special: Lurking

Posted October 29, 201900:39:15

On our annual Halloween special, it's a supposedly true story of a string of killings and something lurking in the dark forest