Myths and Legends

Jason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, Nextpod

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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256-Indian Folklore: Tiger Mom

Myths and Legends

02/02/22 • 34 min

A story from India that's like a more awesome version of two different Grimm fairy tales. A woman is promised in marriage to a stranger and we learn that, yeah, that's actually a pretty terrible idea.

The creature is the reason why you don't want pigeons to pity you.

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Links:

The Ocarina of Time: https://myths.link/ocarina

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The membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership

Disclaimer: https://myths.link/256

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330: Jewish Folklore: The Gilded Cage

Myths and Legends

08/16/23 • 44 min

Two stories from Yiddish folklore of taking a chance, making a change, going for a ride on a giant bird's wings, yelling at a classroom full of kids, and marrying a demon. Not necessarily in that order.
The creature is the Piskie, from Cornwall. It's hopefully wearing clothing!
Links!
Grass sandals: https://myths.link/grassflop
Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership

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Music:
VK Mendl by Blue Dot Sessions
Element Ore by Blue Dot Sessions
Jog to the Water by Blue Dot Sessions
Drone Thistle by Blue Dot Sessions
Crumbtown by Blue Dot Sessions

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320A-Popol Vuh: Origin Story

Myths and Legends

05/17/23 • 38 min

In the beginning, the gods apparently had an undo button.
And angry tortilla griddles that took out the first humans. Today, it's the beginning of the beginning in the Popol Vuh. We'll meet a macaw who thinks he's the son, a metal band lineup of underworld beings, and see the birth of the hero twins, who are destined to go up against the batman*
*not that batman
The creature is the Snallygaster, the answer to the age-old question of what happens when a Cthulhu bird gets drunk?
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Links!

An excellent translation of the Popol Vuh: https://myths.link/popolvuh
Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership
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274-European Folklore: Murky

Myths and Legends

06/08/22 • 40 min

Two stories from Eastern Europe where we see why mythological water monsters aren't a great way to discipline your kids. On the second, if a wizard is mumbling something outside your house, you're in for a bad time unless you talk to a witch.

The creatures are the Devil's Dandy Dogs! They're not dandy, not the devil's, and they're barely dogs!

Disclaimer: https://myths.link/274

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Music:

"Jubelio" by Blue Dot Sessions

"The Broker" by Blue Dot Sessions

"Forgot His Jam" by Blue Dot Sessions

"In Time We Shall" by Blue Dot Sessions

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311-Samurai: Lost and Found

Myths and Legends

03/08/23 • 51 min

A Ronin (a masterless samurai) goes on a quest to find a stolen sword and restore the honor of his family's name, but, when it comes to pushing the limits of what is right in order to see his mission through, how far is too far?
The creature is Rübezahl, a turnip counter, and we'll see why you shouldn't trust people who love vegetables.
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The disclaimer and source: https://myths.link/311
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Music:
"Gra Hovedvei" by Blue Dot Sessions

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313A-1001 Nights: Party Down

Myths and Legends

03/22/23 • 36 min

A party no one can speak of under threat of death. Genie fights, wizard battles, and grocery shopping. Yes, we're back in One Thousand and One Nights.
The creature is haakapainizi, a folksy grasshopper! Who is also a cannibal!
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Music:
"The Records" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Black Ballots" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Union Hall" by Blue Dot Sessions

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267-Dragons: The Horse and his Boy

Myths and Legends

04/20/22 • 33 min

A story of believing in yourself and finding your own way in the world...by imitating Pokemon and Hodor and wearing flashy suits from your best friend's stone safehouse. From a story from what's now Czech Republic and Slovakia, called "Prince Bayaya."

Coming to a garden near you, the creature is the Jidra, from Medieval Europe. You might think you're a fantastic gardener, what with growing a plant bigger than you are...but you might rethink that when the plant tries to eat you.

Links!

Scoundrel: https://myths.link/scoundrel

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Music:

"Jon Don" by Blue Dot Sessions

"Gatinha Rosa" by Blue Dot Sessions

"Epic Victory" by Valentina Gribanova

"Lovers Hollow" by Blue Dot Sessions

"Rue Severine" by Blue Dot Sessions

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269-Hans Christian Andersen: What We Do With the Shadows

Myths and Legends

05/04/22 • 39 min

A story from Hans Christian Andersen about becoming your best self...after that self completely separates from you and leaves you as merely a shadow.

The creature this time is the invincible bear monster your ghost grandpa warned you about.

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Music:

"Apollo Dierdre" by Blue Dot Sessions

"Desmontes" by Blue Dot Sessions

"Lumber Down" by Blue Dot Sessions

"Jog to the Water" by Blue Dot Sessions

"Molly Molly" by Blue Dot Sessions

"Only Lara" by Blue Dot Sessions

"Slow Lane Lover" by Blue Dot Sessions

"PlainGrey" by Blue Dot Sessions

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209A-Viking Legends: Bloodlines

Myths and Legends

12/23/20 • 42 min

A Norse saga in the truest sense of the word, this story follows one family through changing times of the Middle Ages. There are cursed swords, Viking love triangles, and why throwing stinky socks at a person whose only desire is to punch you in the face is a terrible idea.

The creature is the Yule goat, who hasn't been burned down yet! Maybe!

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Episode post (and disclaimer): https://myths.link/209a

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Music:

"Down to the Wire" by Lance Conrad

"Voyage to America" by Lance Conrad

"Big River Run" by Blue Dot Sessions

"The Idle Eyes" by Blue Dot Sessions

"Slapstick" by Blue Dot Sessions

"Unseen" by Michael Vignola

"Stumbling" by Michael Vignola

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309-Scandinavian Folklore: The Enemy of my Enemy

Myths and Legends

02/22/23 • 38 min

This week, there are three stories of people bargaining: with the devil, with that angry lady who owns too many cats, and with...rocks, and we'll see that the person you need...might be the one you least suspect.
The creature this week is a forest creature who won't lope lazily past your out-of-focus camera...because he'll fly past. He's Batsquatch!
Show post and Batsquatch article: https://myths.link/309
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Music:
"Jemma" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Mr. Mole and Son" by Blue Dot Sessions
"TwoPound" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Delicates" by Blue Dot Sessions

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