Myths and Legends

Myths and Legends
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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.

  1. Celtic folklore: The Baddies

    15 JAN

    Celtic folklore: The Baddies

    👸 Our princess is in another castle! 👸 Two stories from Ireland where it's unclear who the villain is...and how it might just be among the people we least suspect. 😈 The creature: le cheval Bayard A horse who just wants to make you feel bad about your riding ability...and also destroy your marriage. --- Links Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership Studson Studio (Centisteed): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Ajb3Uva42w Literally a smoked sheep's head. Do not open this if you don't want to see a mostly-intact smoked sheep's head: https://www.reddit.com/r/meat/comments/qh2lsi/i_got_roasted_over_at_rfood_for_eating_smoked/ 🎧 Connect with us! Discord: https://myths.link/discord Instagram: https://instagram.com/mythsandlegends Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mythsandlegends.com 🛒 The Myths and Legends store is back! https://shop.nextpod.com 📼 YouTube We're on YouTube, now. Currently, it's just the audio episodes, but that might change sometime? https://www.youtube.com/@mythsandlegendspodcast/videos --- 📢 Sponsors Quince Upgrade your closet this year without the upgraded price tag at https://Quince.com/legends and get 365-day returns plus free shipping on your order Acorns Myths and Legends is sponsored by Acorns. Head to https://acorns.com/LEGENDS or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today! BetterHelp Myths and Legends is sponsored by BetterHelp. Write your story, with BetterHelp by going to https://BetterHelp.com/MYTHS and get 10% off your first month. PrettyLitter Indoor cats and indoor humans agree: Pretty Litter helps our house smell fresh and clean. Go to https://PrettyLitter.com/legendsto save 20% on your first order and get a free cat toy! --- 🎵 Music Credits "Intrinsic Pace" by Blue Dot Sessions "Gene's Waltz" by Blue Dot Sessions

    1 hr
  2. Greek Myths: Hades, Too

    04/12/2024

    Greek Myths: Hades, Too

    💀Hades is taking the long way home💀 After dropping Persephone off in the world of the humans, Hades makes the long walk back down to his palace at the heart of his realms, giving us a tour of the greek underworld and all the things that creep within. 😈 The Creature: Bwca An elf-like creature that does not like bowls of pee. --- Links 🛒 Shop is open again! Check out the merch at https://shop.nextpod.com 🎧 Connect with us! Discord: https://myths.link/discord Instagram: https://instagram.com/mythsandlegends Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mythsandlegends.com 📖 Sources Metamorphoses: https://www.gutenberg.org/files/21765/21765-h/21765-h.htm Hesiod's works: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/348 The Library of Apollodorus: https://www.theoi.com/Text/Apollodorus1.html The Extant Odes of Pindar: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10717 The Iliad: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6130 The Odyssey: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1727 The Greek Myths: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/310786/the-greek-myths-by-robert-graves/ 🎮️ Greek Punishment Games Let's Play: Ancient Greek Punishment: https://pippinbarr.com/lets-play-ancient-greek-punishment/ 📼 YouTube We're on YouTube, now. Currently, it's just the audio episodes, but that might change sometime? https://www.youtube.com/@mythsandlegendspodcast/videos --- 📢 Sponsors BetterHelp Myths and Legends is sponsored by BetterHelp. Find comfort this December by going to https://BetterHelp.com/MYTHS to get 10% off your first month. PrettyLitter Pretty Litter is amazing for our picky cats! Go to https://PrettyLitter.com/legends to save 20% on your first order and get a free cat toy. Terms and conditions apply. See site for details. Dinnerly Give the gift of yummy, affordable food with Dinnerly. Head to https://Dinnerly.com/offer/LEGENDS and use code LEGENDS for up to 27 FREE meals. --- 🎵 Music Credits "Contemps" by Blue Dot Sessions

    50 min
  3. Breton folklore: Darkest Knight

    27/11/2024

    Breton folklore: Darkest Knight

    🏰 Why maybe you should pass on dating that person with the dad who murders everyone trying to date them 🏰 The tale of Degarré is a story of knights, chivalry, violence, and grappling with what it means when the person you've idolized and sought your whole life...might just be the villain of the story. 😈 The Creature: Ninmenju (人面樹) That tree that thinks you're HILARIOUS...until you bite into its face fruit. --- Links ⚠️ Disclaimer https://myths.link/395 🎧 Connect with us! Discord: https://myths.link/discord Instagram: https://instagram.com/mythsandlegends Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mythsandlegends.com 📖 Sources Sir Degarré: https://myths.link/degare 📼 YouTube We're on YouTube, now. Currently, it's just the audio episodes, but that might change sometime? https://www.youtube.com/@mythsandlegendspodcast/videos --- 📢 Sponsors Uncommon Goods Spark something uncommon this holiday with just the right gift from Uncommon Goods. Head to https://UncommonGoods.com/LEGENDS for 15% off your next gift! BetterHelp Myths and Legends is sponsored by BetterHelp. Let the gratitude flow, with BetterHelp. Go to https://BetterHelp.com/MYTHS to get 10% off your first month. --- 🎵 Music Credits "Death of the Dragon" by Yagull Music "March of the Dragons" by Yagull Music "Dream Roads Forever" by Yagull Music "Town Market" by Blue Dot Sessions

    54 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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