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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8-Merlin: Call of the Wyllt

Posted September 9, 2015 • 00:13:35

A short supplemental on one of the inspirations for Merlin, a man named Myrddin the Wyllt, a Welsh warrior bard who went insane after seeing his friends...

7-Little Mermaid: Cry with the Saints

Posted September 2, 2015 • 00:30:43

The real story of the Little Mermaid is way more violent and grim than the Disney version, and does not have a happy ending. It's the story of a teenage...

6C-King Arthur: How I Met Your Mother

Posted August 26, 2015 • 00:34:34

Wrapping up this current run of King Arthur episodes, we find a kingdom in shambles. We'll see the final(ish..for now at least) battle between the Saxons...

6B-Merlin: What’s Red, White, and Fighting All Over

Posted August 19, 2015 • 00:30:52

This is where we meet Merlin, a son of a demon who uses his evil powers for good. But he's not yet the bearded sorcerer we all kind of know and love....

6A-King Arthur Prologue: The Once and Really Only that One Time King

Posted August 12, 2015 • 00:31:16

The King Arthur legends don't actually start with Arthur, but with several years of war, intrigue, and betrayal among the Britons, and a slippery...