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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407: West African folklore: Wiser

Posted April 23, 2025 • 00:44:52

Have a budding tyrant? You need a snarky talking babyYenga Naa is wiser than the chief. How do you know? Well, he named himself that...the moment he...

406: Slavic folklore: Udder Nonsense

Posted April 9, 2025 • 00:57:36

Baba Yaga, Dragons, Giant Talking PigsWe'll see what happens when a king who wants one son gets more than he bargained for: three sons, with the oddest...

405: European legends: Ale to the King

Posted March 26, 2025 • 00:57:09

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404: Monkey King: Not Found

Posted March 12, 2025 • 00:40:43

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403: Norse sagas: Wormtongue

Posted February 26, 2025 • 00:54:33

⚔️The plight of the Viking celebrity poet⚔️ Friends become enemies, enemies become friends, and none of what you actually say matters all that...