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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16-Russian Fairy Tales: She-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named

Posted November 17, 2015 • 00:38:29

The story of a young woman, her magic doll, and a witch who may be the most terrifying - or the most ridiculous - person you've ever seen. You'll...

15-Slavic Folklore: Bad Wolf

Posted November 10, 2015 • 00:41:10

In this Russian Fairy Tale from the same collections as the stories of Koschei the Deathless, we find a prince who goes on a quest for the firebird....

13B-Ragnar Lodbrok: Why’d it have to be Snakes?

Posted November 3, 2015 • 00:37:09

The end of the saga of this legendary king has Viking battles, magic cows, and a long con to take over England. Ragnar's poor planning when it comes...

14-Doppelgangers: Do not Go Gentle into that Good Night

Posted October 28, 2015 • 00:37:20

People throughout history, before they died, have seen something...strange. They have seen ghostly doubles haunting their steps, foretelling their doom....

13A-Ragnar Lodbrok: The Beggar King

Posted October 21, 2015 • 00:34:52

The tale of Ragnar Lodbrok, legendary Viking king and main character of the History Channel series "Vikings" and the many women in his life you absolutely...