Myths and Legends

Myths and Legends

Jason and Carissa Weiser explore myths and legends retold for modern ears.
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Episodes (508)

Ep 411411: Celtic folklore: The Wake
12 days ago 1h 2m 57s
Ep 410410: Japanese folklore: Provincial
26 days ago 1h 5m 17s
Ep 409409: Reynard: Nasty, Brutish, and Short
40 days ago 56m 5s
Ep 408408: Knights of the Round Table: Hither and Thither
54 days ago 58m 13s
Ep 407407: West African folklore: Wiser
68 days ago 44m 52s
Ep 406406: Slavic folklore: Utter Nonsense
82 days ago 1h 3m 11s
Ep 405405: European legends: Ale to the King
96 days ago 57m 9s
Ep 404404: Monkey King: Not Found
110 days ago 44m 46s
Ep 403403: Norse sagas: Wormtongue
124 days ago 58m 23s
Ep 402402: Japanese folklore: Misconceptions
138 days ago 57m 16s

About the show

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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