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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397: Monkey King: King of Hearts

Posted December 11, 2024 • 00:42:59

Monkey and Co. are really hoping this city is differentI mean, it has to be, right? Not every city can be full of monsters...can it? We're back in the...

396: Greek Myths: Hades, Too

Posted December 4, 2024 • 00:49:46

Hades is taking the long way homeAfter dropping Persephone off in the world of the humans, Hades makes the long walk back down to his palace at the...

395: Breton folklore: Darkest Knight

Posted November 27, 2024 • 00:54:02

Why maybe you should pass on dating that person with the dad who murders everyone trying to date them The tale of Degarr is a story of knights, chivalry,...

394: Danish folklore: Heartless

Posted November 20, 2024 • 00:42:09

How a Scientist Becomes a WizardTwo stories from Denmark about people dealing with their neighbors in very different ways. One loves and accepts them....

393: 1001 Nights: Let it Be(ak) (part 2 of 2)

Posted November 13, 2024 • 00:55:13

A Cavern Full of Snakes is apparently a Great ClassroomHasib is still stuck in the room with the Queen of Serpents and twelve thousand snakes, and the...