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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392: 1001 Nights: The Unthinkable (part 1 of 2)

Posted November 6, 2024 • 00:47:16

Hasib wants to avoid a freak library accidentSo he will avoid learning anything. Ever. This week, it's the story of Hasib and the Queen of Serpents,...

391: Japanese Horror: Handsome Bad Man

Posted October 30, 2024 • 01:10:13

If you can't be with the one you love...Love the one you're with? What? No. Kill everyone in your way until you get what you want. This week: a ghost...

390: Hans Christian Andersen: Swan Song

Posted October 23, 2024 • 00:52:26

Let them eat sand A story from Danish writer Hans Christian Andersen about a witch who wants to take over the kingdom and the twelve kids who stand...

389: Korean folklore: Star-crossed

Posted October 16, 2024 • 00:56:33

The story of why you don't menace crows. Even if the people you're doing it to try to mess with are extremely annoying and lovey-dovey. Or, if you're...

388: Finnish folklore: Uh oh, Better Get Mikko!

Posted October 9, 2024 • 00:42:01

The story of King Mighty Mikko, a young man who isn't a king or mighty, but he is Mikko, and maybe that's all he needs. Oh...and a very clever fox conman.