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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54C-Gilgamesh: Dust

Posted December 27, 2016 • 00:44:59

The end of the saga of Gilgamesh...and possibly the end of Gilgamesh, but not if the demi-god has anything to say about it. After a tragic loss, Gilgamesh...

54B-Gilgamesh: Huge

Posted December 20, 2016 • 00:33:52

Gilgamesh and his new best friend are heading out on an adventure to fight a firebreathing giant named "Hugeness the Terrible." Also there's a giant...

54A-Gilgamesh: Did We Just Become Best Friends?

Posted December 14, 2016 • 00:31:24

The Epic of Gilgamesh is amazing. It is quite possibly the oldest epic we have, and though it only exists in fragments, it tells a surprisingly human...

53-African Folklore: Crocodile Tears

Posted December 6, 2016 • 00:36:44

The story of a dragon slayer from South Africa has, of course, dragons, but it also has giant towers, underwater villages, and a frog who is just trying...

52-Greek Mythology: An Eternal Flame

Posted November 30, 2016 • 00:40:20

Two love stories from Greek mythology...because those go so well. The first is the story of Narcissus and Echo, which was doomed from the moment one...