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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62-Thor: Hammer Time

Posted March 7, 2017 • 00:36:42

Quite possibly the last episode on Norse mythology before we start on the epic showdown that is Ragnarok, this story has Thor earning a ridiculous facial...

61-Solomon: One Ring

Posted February 28, 2017 • 00:41:48

According to folklore, King Solomon had a ring. Given to him by God, it allowed him control demons...but it also had some other powers unknown to Solomon,...

60C-Beowulf: Unknowable but Certain

Posted February 21, 2017 • 00:35:41

There has been a menace sleeping in Beowulf's homeland since he was born. It has lived for centuries, and it is strong and dangerous, while Beowulf...

60B-Beowulf: The Depths

Posted February 14, 2017 • 00:32:26

It's round two for everyone's favorite (only?) Geatish hero, as he bravely takes on...his former adversary's mother. Really, it's way more interesting...

60A-Beowulf: I'm Kind of a Big Deal

Posted February 8, 2017 • 00:33:05

You know the story of Beowulf. I don't need to do this. But really, there's mead. There's Grendel. There are mead-fueled fights with Grendel. It's just...