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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41A-Lancelot: The Stolen Child

Posted August 9, 2016 • 00:39:21

We're back in the time of King Arthur, picking up right about where we stopped off last time (though you don't need to have heard last time to listen...

40-West African Folklore: Cold-blooded

Posted August 2, 2016 • 00:40:12

Five stories of a very savvy, completely unscrupulous turtle from Nigeria. He's a trickster we've met before, but he has an entire episode of semi-murderous...

39-Odin: In the Land of the Blind

Posted July 27, 2016 • 00:41:47

Born in ice and fire, Norse mythology starts violently...and strangely. There's a blood ocean, a giant primeval cow, and some light grandpa murder....

38B-Korean Literature: Master of Two Worlds

Posted July 13, 2016 • 00:48:22

The Conclusion of the "Story of Hong Gildong" takes us from the household drama of last episode to a story that spans the entirety of the Korean peninsula,...

38A-Korean Literature: Crossing the Threshold

Posted July 6, 2016 • 00:36:47

Hong Gildong has been called the Korean Robin Hood, but really oversimplifies the story. It is both an awesome adventure tale with dragons, magic, assassins,...