Myths and Legends

By: Jason Weiser Carissa Weiser Nextpod
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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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  • 398: Nordic Christmas: In the Bleak Mid-winter

    398: Nordic Christmas: In the Bleak Mid-winter
    Dec 18 2024
    🌲Trolls, zombies, and evil housecats🌲 It must be Christmas in the Nordic countries. Today, a young officer is stuck in the city after being in a brief coma. At least there are some tales to keep him company.

    😈 The Creature: Frau Gauden

    The creature this week wants to give you that dog you wanted for the holidays. The catch is that it can never leave. Also, it will attack you.

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    Links

    🎧 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

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    📢 Sponsors

    BetterHelp

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    GhostBed

    Your best night’s sleep is just a legend away! Head to https://GhostBed.com/legends and use code LEGENDS for 50% off sitewide.
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    49 mins
  • 397: Monkey King: King of Hearts

    397: Monkey King: King of Hearts
    Dec 11 2024
    🐵Monkey and Co. are really hoping this city is different🐵 I mean, it has to be, right? Not every city can be full of monsters...can it? We're back in the Journey to the West with Sun Wukong, the Monkey King.

    😈 The Creature: Cacus

    A half spider man that does whatever a spider can. Providing spiders breath file, steal cattle, and get killed by Hercules

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    Links

    🎧 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

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    📢 Sponsors

    Quince

    Gift luxury this holiday season, without the luxury price tag. Go to https://Quince.com/legends for 365-day returns and free shipping on your order.

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    46 mins
  • 396: Greek Myths: Hades, Too

    396: Greek Myths: Hades, Too
    Dec 4 2024
    💀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.

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    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

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    📢 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

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    🎵 Music Credits

    • "Contemps" by Blue Dot Sessions
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Adventure Time

If you still like storytime as an adult then this is absolutely worth your time, you can find the epic stories of King Arthur, Hercules, and The Monkey King, but also many criminally underrated stories like Arrow Odd (ep31) Tatterhood (ep146) and The Mabinogian (ep181 & 217)

The writers have a great sense of humour, I work outdoors and highly recommend listening to a story outside, if you don't mind laughing in public for no apparent reason.

This podcast does exactly what it says on the box.
I used a different app, but have listened to every episode, even the early ones.

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