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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5B-Slavic Folklore: The First Horcrux

Posted August 5, 2015 • 00:32:17

As it turns out, Koschei the Deathless is very, very hard to kill, a fact one could probably guess from his name. This episode explores his tragic origins,...

5A-Slavic Folklore: Tried and Died

Posted July 29, 2015 • 00:36:42

In this story of a dangerous magician from Russian folklore, you'll learn that you should maybe believe your spouse if she says you definitely don't...

4-Mulan: A Likely Hero

Posted July 22, 2015 • 00:27:08

The story of Mulan, the woman who took her aging father's place in the army, does not mean what you think it means. The original character is almost...

3E-Vikings: The Debt is Paid

Posted July 15, 2015 • 00:33:59

The final chapter of the Saga of the Volsungs follows Sigurd as he finds that navigating relationships with the in-laws is way, way more hazardous than...

3D-Vikings: Blood of the Dragon

Posted July 1, 2015 • 00:28:20

Part four and the penultimate episode in the Saga of the Volsungs, the story of a legendary Norse family finds Sigurd riding with his Vikings in an...