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
From Chinese legend, a monkey becomes a king and, deciding that isn't good enough, challenges the gods themselves
If you hear her weeping, it might already be too late. This week, it's a deep dive into the stories behind La Llorona, the weeping woman from Latin...
A bonus story this week from the southern United States. Thank you for helping Myths and Legends win a Webby!
Perseus faces (but doesn't face) Medusa and finds Andromeda chained to a rock
Starting at the beginning of the universe and going to the beginning of the epic and mildly disturbing battles between Set and his nephew Horus