358 episodes
Myths and Legends Jason Weiser, Carissa Weiser
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4.8 • 21.8K Ratings
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Jason Weiser tells 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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265-Monkey King: Out of Your Gourd
A super-powered monkey from Chinese folklore meets more than he bargained for: a sloshing hollow gourd full of pus.
The creature is the Mikaribaba (箕借り婆) from Japanese folklore, a great reason not to shower (because she will literally gouge out your eyes).
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264-Korean folklore: On the Mountainside
Five stories from Korean folklore all woven together to tell a grand narrative of the lives of normal people (and animals...and trees) on a mountainside in medieval Korea.
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263-Celtic Folklore: You Can't Take it With You
Three stories of things worth more than gold from Slavic, Celtic, and Chinese folklore
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262-Japanese Folklore: Fatal Attraction
Three stories from Japan about love gone wrong.
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261-Jewish Folklore: Mirror, Mirror
Two stories of King David's magic mirror.
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260-Norse Sagas: Norse Code
Heidrek the wise...was not actually all that wise.
Customer Reviews
Reviewed this only to say continue the journey to the west
I don’t review or leave stars typically unless I feel something really deserves it or to make a point. The first story I listened to and the ones I enjoy the most are the journey to the west. Your portrayal of the characters is really wonderful. I think the best out of most of the others I have listened to. I would like to hear the full thing.
Love love love
I started listening about a month ago and I am OBSESSED! This is my favorite podcast. Love! Please don’t stop!!!!
😴snooze fest
Listening to this was putting me to sleep! I was looking for something to listen to during work. Their voices are soo monotonous 😴😴
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