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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18-St. Nick: Rusty Chains and Candy Canes

Posted December 23, 201500:32:35

The story behind the transition from Saint Nicholas to Santa Claus is one that includes murder, priest-punching, and ominous, demonic-looking companions....

17C-Theseus: I Volunteer as Tribute

Posted December 15, 201500:35:50

The final chapter in the story of Theseus, the Minotaur, and all the other people that have gotten swept up in this drama spanning decades. We'll learn...

17B-Icarus and Daedalus: A Portrait of the Artificer as a Young Man

Posted December 8, 201500:34:39

  The story of Daedalus and Icarus is much more than just Icarus flying too close to the sun. Daedalus, the inventor, is directly responsible for the...

17A-Theseus: It’s Dangerous to go Alone!

Posted December 1, 201500:28:26

We have all heard the story of Theseus fighting that monstrous half-bull, half-man beast known as the Minotaur, but the original story starts years...

Listener-Submitted Episode 1 (Jan Van Hunks, Drop Bear)

Posted November 25, 201500:24:14

An episode of entirely listener-submitted stories! The main story is from South Africa and tells of how a mountain peak got its name from a deadly competition....