Myths and Legends

Myths and Legends

Jason and Carissa Weiser explore myths and legends retold for modern ears.
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Episodes (510)

Ep 413413: European folklore: Justice
1 days ago 54m 12s
Ep 412412: Indian folklore: Dicey
15 days ago 58m 47s
Ep 411411: Celtic folklore: The Wake
29 days ago 1h 2m 57s
Ep 410410: Japanese folklore: Provincial
43 days ago 1h 5m 17s
Ep 409409: Reynard: Nasty, Brutish, and Short
57 days ago 56m 5s
Ep 408408: Knights of the Round Table: Hither and Thither
71 days ago 58m 13s
Ep 407407: West African folklore: Wiser
85 days ago 44m 52s
Ep 406406: Slavic folklore: Utter Nonsense
99 days ago 1h 3m 11s
Ep 405405: European legends: Ale to the King
113 days ago 57m 9s
Ep 404404: Monkey King: Not Found
127 days ago 44m 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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