Myths and Legends

Myths and Legends

Jason and Carissa Weiser explore myths and legends retold for modern ears.
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Episodes (523)

Ep 426426: 1001 Nights: Djinning Up Some Trouble
2 days ago 1h 15m 43s
Ep 425425: Flemish legends: A Night Out
16 days ago 35m 58s
Ep 424424: Irish legends: Out of Time
30 days ago 56m 25s
Ep 423423: Japanese folkore: The Illusionists
44 days ago 53m 8s
Ep 422422: Scottish folklore: Witchful Thinking
58 days ago 1h 2m 44s
Ep 421421: Viking Legends: Famous
72 days ago 56m 52s
Ep 420420: Korean Grim Reaper: Saja Boys
86 days ago 55m 10s
Ep 419419: Slavic folklore: Bad Heir Day
100 days ago 47m 17s
Ep 418418: French stories: Our Son, Ourson, the Bear
114 days ago 51m 40s
Ep 417417: Guy of Warwick: Don't Be That Guy
128 days ago 1h 8m 48s

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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