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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46D-Jason and the Argonauts: Scorned

Posted October 18, 2016 • 00:39:11

The end of the story of Jason, Medea, and the Argonauts. Things have been pretty easy for Jason. Medea solved all of his problems before he even knew...

46C-Jason and the Argonauts: The Long Way Home

Posted October 11, 2016 • 00:41:44

It finally comes time to fight the dragon, (hopefully) survive the return journey home, and have the showdown with Pelias. This is a big episode. If...

46B-Jason and the Argonauts: MacGuffin

Posted October 5, 2016 • 00:45:18

The quest for the golden fleece begins for the legendary heroes packed aboard the Argo. We find them making all haste for Colchis...except for all the...

46A-Jason and the Argonauts: Some Assembly Required

Posted September 27, 2016 • 00:41:03

The beginning of the story of Jason and his legendary Argonauts doesn't start with Jason, but with Zeus being...well, Zeus, and kidnapping an unsuspecting...

45-Rumpelstiltskin: Let's Make a Deal

Posted September 20, 2016 • 00:43:23

Three stories of people making deals. The first is from Japanese folklore, and it's about making the most of what you have...even when what you have is a...