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Myths and Legends Nextpod
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5.0 • 10 Ratings
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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 are stories you might not have heard, but really should. All the stories are sourced from world folklore, but retold for modern ears. These are stories of wizards, knights, Vikings, dragons, princesses, and kings from the time when the world beyond the map was a dangerous and wonderful place.
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Japanese folklore: Pilgrims
Two stories from Japan. On the first, a former samurai's wife is up to something and he's going to figure out what. On the second, we'll see that kindness matters most...but only if you're absolutely forced into doing it.
The creature is the salamander! It'll turn you into a spicy human burrito!
Want to support the show? https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership
A TED-Ed video of the second story: https://myths.link/pilgrims-teded
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Music:
"Lost Stage" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Dolly and Pad" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Helter's Barrow" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Hibiscus" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Just Tuning Up" by Blue Dot Sessions -
Indian Fairy Tales: Eye Love You
When your seven spouses all have the same dream on the same night and ask you not to do the thing they dreamt would lead to problems for all of you...maybe don't immediately do that thing.
The creature is Sæhrímnir from Norse myth, AKA ham sandwiches.
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Music:
"Memeti" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Sargento" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Gallant Fantasie" by Blue Dot Sessions -
Irish folklore: Daft Monk
The madcap story of what happens when a monk decides he doesn't want to be a monk anymore. He wants to make way more money...as a poet.
Also, why it might be weird if you're eating several cows for breakfast.
Back shaver: https://myths.link/backshaver
Irish source: https://myths.link/anier1
English source: https://myths.link/anier2
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Music:
"Kremp" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Titter Snowbird" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Laddo" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Arctic Draba" by Blue Dot Sessions -
Monkey King: Roadblock
Back in the Journey to the West and Monkey has a fan club, the Tang Monk teaches an impromptu class, and Pigsy finds his calling: sitting and eating.
The creatures are the Ruslaki, and they're very easy to break up with.
Shrok Pillow: https://myths.link/shrok
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Music:
"Germaine" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Lush Arborio" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Sparkling Craft" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Simple Aside" by Blue Dot Sessions -
Korean folklore: Goblin
Two stories of goblins (도깨비) from Korean folklore and how, if they stop by, you'll want to have drinks on hand because it might just save your life.
The creature is Ratatoskr, the greatest* squirrel in Norse myth.
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Disclaimer and list of Dokkaebi: https://myths.link/365
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Music:
"Cornicob" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Lofoten Eggels" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Raskt Landsby" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Timble Rider Theme" by Blue Dot Sessions -
English folklore: Of Mice and Men...and Frogs...and Birds
When your parents get you three tiny men in a golden box as a going away present.
The creature is the Neugle, who will drown you but feel super bad about it.
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Music:
"Delicious" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Crown of September" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Willow Willow" by Blue Dot Sessions
Customer Reviews
Awesome
This is my first ever podcast. I started listening last year and I stuck with it. It's great because I don't really have a lot of time and Jason tells all the stories I wanted to read but for various reasons couldn't.
Jason, buddy, congratulations for a job done well!
By the way, have you ever considered Robin Hood? The common peoples favourite outlaw should make for an interesting collection of stories :-)
Great podcast
I recently started listening to your podcast and i have a lot of catching up to do. I really enjoy it especially because reading these stories would not be the same without your comments. They are so good. I am very happy its a regular thing and also free i assume it takes a lot of time and work. Thank you.
you make my day better
i began to listen 1 week ago from my workplace. I'm now at 15-Slavic Folklore: Bad wolf. you are very good theese stories are very interesting. I'm very courious about the stories. If you don't mind can you search about hungarian stories? I know that i will be at 65 episode after 1 month but i will be very glad if you search about a storie about our culture and i could listen it.(sorry for my english)
THANK you!
GOOD Job
Arni