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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22B-Irish Legends: You Wouldn’t Like Me When I’m Angry

Posted February 2, 2016 • 00:33:32

Queen Medb, King Ailil, and Fergus make their way into Ulster while the army is crippled by feeling as if they are going into labor. Only one man, barely...

22A-Irish Legends (The Tain): Red Ledger

Posted January 26, 2016 • 00:33:35

Starting an epic string of legends from Celtic folkore. We're back in the time of kings, princesses, and intrigue. You'll see how you can steal a kingdom...

21-Frozen/The Snow Queen: Fearful Symmetry

Posted January 19, 2016 • 00:40:31

It's the original story of the Snow Queen, more commonly known as the source material for the hyper-popular Disney movie named "Frozen". The original,...

20-Korean Folklore: Prayers

Posted January 12, 2016 • 00:35:45

This week, it's a horror story from Korean folklore. A little girl gets lost in the forest, and then a strange problem begins tearing her family apart. Then,...

19-Native American Folklore: Skeletons

Posted January 5, 2016 • 00:28:30

The first episode of much-requested Native American folklore has giants, ghosts, anthropomorphic coyotes, jilted lovers, and the reason for why the...