Myths and Legends

Myths and Legends

Jason and Carissa Weiser explore myths and legends retold for modern ears.
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Episodes (505)

Ep 408408: Knights of the Round Table: Hither and Thither
2 days ago 58m 13s
Ep 407407: West African folklore: Wiser
16 days ago 44m 52s
Ep 406406: Slavic folklore: Utter Nonsense
30 days ago 1h 3m 11s
Ep 405405: European legends: Ale to the King
44 days ago 57m 9s
Ep 404404: Monkey King: Not Found
58 days ago 44m 46s
Ep 403403: Norse sagas: Wormtongue
72 days ago 58m 23s
Ep 402402: Japanese folklore: Misconceptions
86 days ago 57m 16s
Ep 401401: Chinese Zodiac: Rat Race
100 days ago 40m 14s
Ep 400400: Celtic folklore: The Baddies
114 days ago 59m 44s
Ep 399399: Canadian folklore: Wild Night
129 days ago 36m 46s

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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