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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159-Rip Van Winkle: Bad Dad

Posted October 22, 2019 • 00:33:17

The story of the fictional protagonist you never knew you hated

158-Agamemnon: Fate Proceeds

Posted October 15, 2019 • 00:33:27

We’re back on the boat to the Trojan War and Agamemnon has a problem. It's a problem he can solve, he just doesn't want to.

157-Jack the Giant Killer: Giant Problems

Posted October 8, 2019 • 00:34:35

Jack is back and ready to do what he does best, and who is along for the ride? King Arthur's teenage son.

156-Italian Folklore: Clever Girl

Posted October 1, 2019 • 00:39:57

The stories of Costanza/Costanzo, the youngest daughter of the king of Thebes, who sets out to find her way in the world, and Molly Whuppie, the young...

155-Fairy Tales: The Pearl

Posted September 24, 2019 • 00:40:58

Two stories of terrible parenting, one from Scandinavia, and the other from Naples