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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 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. 

  1. Irish legends: Out of Time

    6D AGO

    Irish legends: Out of Time

    🦌Oh, deer.🦌 No, really, the love of your life might just be a deer...or, well, a human in the form of a deer. Just ask your two cousins who are also your best friends and your literal dogs. They'll lead you right to her. This is the story of Oisín in Tir na nÓg from Irish folklore. 😈 The Creature: Chaneque A little shriveled man with the face of a baby who might eat your brain and/or soul --- Links: ⚠️ Disclaimer: https://myths.link/424 🏰 Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership 📚️ Fictional!: https://fictional.fm/subscribe 💬 Discord: https://myths.link/discord 📷️ Instagram: https://myths.link/instagram ✍️ Bluesky: https://myths.link/bluesky 📼 YouTube:https://myths.link/youtube 📖 Source (dialogues): https://myths.link/oisinvpat 💸 Product: https://myths.link/catcage (warning, some other products featured may be sketchy so possibly NSFW) --- 📢 Sponsors Betterhelp: This December, start a new tradition, by taking care of you. Our listeners get 10% off at https://betterhelp.com/myths. Mint Mobile: Turn your expensive wireless present into a huge wireless savings future by switching to Mint. Shop Mint Unlimited Plans at https://mintmobile.com/legends. Ghostbed: Head on over to GhostBed.com/legends, and use promo code LEGENDS for an extra 10% off! --- 🎵 Music Credits "Farro" by Blue Dot Sessions "Glenlea" by Blue Dot Sessions "Lerma Rojo" by Blue Dot Sessions "Our Minds Following" by Blue Dot Sessions

    56 min
  2. Scottish folklore: Witchful Thinking

    NOV 19

    Scottish folklore: Witchful Thinking

    🧙‍♂️So you've decided to steal from a witch or wizard🧙‍♀️ Are you sure about that? If you are, you might want to think about what you're going to do more than the characters in today's stories from Scotland and Norway. Especially if, like them, you end up stealing way more than you bargained for.  😈 The Creature: ewaipanoma The headless friends of all the children in South America. No you can't see them. Why would you even ask. Oh, you didn't? Well, you still can't see them. --- Links: 📚️ All of Fictional season 6 is available!: https://fictional.fm/subscribe 💬 Discord: https://myths.link/discord 📷️ Instagram: https://myths.link/instagram ✍️ Bluesky: https://myths.link/bluesky --- 📢 Sponsors Home Chef: For a limited time, Home Chef is offering my listeners 50% off and free shipping for your first box plus free dessert for life! Go to https://homechef.com/legends BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp. Our listeners get 10% off their first month at https://betterhelp.com/myths GhostBed: Right now, during GhostBed’s Black Friday Sale, you can get 25% off already-reduced prices, plus a free gift of the GhostBed Massaging Neck Pillow with your mattress purchase. Just go to GhostBed.com/legends and use promo code LEGENDS at checkout. Mint Mobile: Don’t get them socks. Get them premium wireless for $15/mo. Shop Mint Unlimited Plans at https://mintmobile.com/legends. --- 🎵 Music Credits "DeeDee Jackdaw" by Blue Dot Sessions "Dorica Theme" by Blue Dot Sessions "Marble Chase" by Blue Dot Sessions "ShadowPlay" by Blue Dot Sessions "Tenaway" by Blue Dot Sessions

    1h 3m
  3. Viking Legends: Famous

    NOV 5

    Viking Legends: Famous

    🔥All the Viking warriors' hearts burn with love for Nítíða🔥 And also the rest of them is on fire as well because that's what happens when you try to kidnap a maiden-king. 😈 The Creatures: Henkie The henkie is dancing with itself. When it's not watching you sleep, that is. --- Links: 📚️ All of Fictional season 6 is available!: https://fictional.fm/subscribe 💬 Discord: https://myths.link/discord 📷️ Instagram: https://myths.link/instagram ✍️ Bluesky: https://myths.link/bluesky --- 📢 Sponsors ButcherBox: Our listeners can get free turkey or ham in their first box, or choose ground beef for life plus $20 off your first order. Go to ButcherBox.com/LEGENDS to choose your offer and get this limited-time deal, with free shipping always. Uncommon Goods:To get 15% off your next gift, go to https://uncommongoods.com/legends! Literary Clock: https://www.uncommongoods.com/product/literary-clock Cryptid Magnets: https://www.uncommongoods.com/product/cryptid-construction-magnetic-fridge-game Quince: Go to https://quince.com/legends for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. BetterHelp: This show is brought to you by BetterHelp. Whether you're checking in on a friend, or reaching out to a therapist yourself, BetterHelp makes it easier to take that first step. Our listeners get 10% off their first month at https://betterhelp.com/myths. --- 🎵 Music Credits "A Certain Lightness" by Blue Dot Sessions "Blue Straggler" by Blue Dot Sessions "Dolomite" by Blue Dot Sessions "Obelisk Stands Silent" by Blue Dot Sessions "Quarry Callis" by Blue Dot Sessions

    51 min
  4. Slavic folklore: Bad Heir Day

    OCT 8

    Slavic folklore: Bad Heir Day

    🪉Ivan fights wizards and monsters and Baba Yaga with a music streaming subscription🪉 What do you get when your daughters have been kidnapped by a sleezy cloud and your son not only spends all of his days jamming with his self-playing harp, but DOESN'T want to tear the heads off his friends? You get Tsar Wisehead, who apparently just figured out that parenting is hard. 😈 **The Creature: Garm Garm is serious about his job, and that's unfortunate because that job involves blood splatters and the end of the world. --- Links: 📚️ Fictional is back!: https://fictional.fm/subscribe 💬 Discord: https://myths.link/discord 📷️ Instagram: https://myths.link/instagram ✍️ Bluesky: https://myths.link/bluesky 📼 YouTube:https://myths.link/youtube 📖 Source: https://myths.link/harp --- 📢 Sponsors Uncommon Goods: To get 15% off your next gift, go to https://uncommongoods.com/legends Quince: Go to https://quince.com/legends for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. GhostBed: Right now, during GhostBed’s Fall Sale, you can get 25% off sitewide for a limited time. Just go to https://GhostBed.com/legends and use promo code LEGENDS at checkout. ButcherBox: As an exclusive offer, our listeners can get free protein in every box for a year PLUS $20 off your first box when you go to [https://ButcherBox.com/LEGENDS](https://ButcherBox.com/LEGENDS --- 🎵 Music Credits "Flagstone Abbey" by Blue Dot Sessions "Kid Kodi" by Blue Dot Sessions "Cirrocumulous" by Chad Crouch "Thimble Rider Theme" by Blue Dot Sessions "The Spring" by Chad Crouch "Hermit" by Chad Crouch

    42 min

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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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