What would you do if you could have anything you could imagine, but it would cost you everything you have?   That's not a choice Hans made, but one he was stuck with when his dad made a terrible deal for a wishing box.  The creature is why you should help out that unfortunate stranger with their laundry (but not really)  ---  Links:  Washerwoman book bit: https://myths.link/washerwoman  That condiment bottle: https://myths.link/condiment  Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership  ---  Sponsors:  Canva for Teams is our go-to for all things visual content. Collaborate and design with Canva for Teams with a FREE 45-day extended trial: https://canva.me/myths  Indeed: Find great talent, fast with the hiring platform where you can Attract, Interview, and Hire all in one place: https://indeed.com/legends  Find your outer peace with Bombas socks, underwear, and tshirts: https://bombas.com/legends  ---  Music:  Watercool Quiet by Blue Dot Sessions Burham Street by Blue Dot Sessions Line Etching by Blue Dot Sessions Overlook on Fairview by Blue Dot Sessions Delham Corner by Blue Dot Sessions

What would you do if you could have anything you could imagine, but it would cost you everything you have?  That's not a choice Hans made, but one he was stuck with when his dad made a terrible deal for a wishing box. The creature is why you should help out that unfortunate stranger with their laundry (but not really) --- Links: Washerwoman book bit: <a href="https://myths.link/washerwoman" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://myths.link/washerwoman</a> That condiment bottle: <a href="https://myths.link/condiment" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://myths.link/condiment</a> Membership: <a href="https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership </a> --- Sponsors: Canva for Teams is our go-to for all things visual content. Collaborate and design with Canva for Teams with a FREE 45-day extended trial: <a href="https://canva.me/myths" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://canva.me/myths </a> Indeed: Find great talent, fast with the hiring platform where you can Attract, Interview, and Hire all in one place: <a href="https://indeed.com/legends" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://indeed.com/legends </a> Find your outer peace with Bombas socks, underwear, and tshirts: <a href="https://bombas.com/legends" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bombas.com/legends </a>--- Music: Watercool Quiet by Blue Dot Sessions Burham Street by Blue Dot Sessions Line Etching by Blue Dot Sessions Overlook on Fairview by Blue Dot Sessions Delham Corner by Blue Dot Sessions

329: Danish Folklore: Out of the Box

We're back in the story of the Monkey King with the Journey to the West, and we'll see Sun Wukong finally meet his match: a buffalo with a headband.  The creature of the week is the yamachichi, a creepy dude who loves morning breath. And also killing you.  ---  Links!  The Yamachichi: https://yokai.com/yamachichi/ The Journey to the West: https://myths.link/journey Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership Instagram: https://instagram.com/mythsandlegends  ---  Sponsor:  Audible: Enjoy and discover audio entertainment in one app. New members can try Audible free for 30 days at https://Audible.com/legendsor text the word legends to 500-500  ---  Music  Caseco by Blue Dot Sessions Hotel Calafat by Blue Dot Sessions Tango Rosino by Blue Dot Sessions Silent Ocean by Blue Dot Sessions Delicates by Blue Dot Sessions Cherry Heath by Blue Dot Sessions 

We're back in the story of the Monkey King with the Journey to the West, and we'll see Sun Wukong finally meet his match: a buffalo with a headband. The creature of the week is the yamachichi, a creepy dude who loves morning breath. And also killing you. --- Links! The Yamachichi: <a href="https://yokai.com/yamachichi/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://yokai.com/yamachichi/</a> The Journey to the West: <a href="https://myths.link/journey" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://myths.link/journey</a> Membership: <a href="https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership</a> Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/mythsandlegends" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/mythsandlegends </a> --- Sponsor: Audible: Enjoy and discover audio entertainment in one app. New members can try Audible free for 30 days at <a href="https://audible.com/legends" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://Audible.com/legends</a>or text the word legends to 500-500 --- Music <a href="https://app.sessions.blue/album/83702fbd-a7da-4c36-8bae-da56c44a7d40" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Caseco by Blue Dot Sessions</a> <a href="https://app.sessions.blue/album/83702fbd-a7da-4c36-8bae-da56c44a7d40" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hotel Calafat by Blue Dot Sessions</a> <a href="https://app.sessions.blue/album/83702fbd-a7da-4c36-8bae-da56c44a7d40" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tango Rosino by Blue Dot Sessions</a> <a href="https://app.sessions.blue/album/1a3eec6a-df7d-42c5-90ae-65f00f61e67d" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Silent Ocean by Blue Dot Sessions</a> <a href="https://app.sessions.blue/album/1a3eec6a-df7d-42c5-90ae-65f00f61e67d" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Delicates by Blue Dot Sessions</a> <a href="https://app.sessions.blue/album/1a3eec6a-df7d-42c5-90ae-65f00f61e67d" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cherry Heath by Blue Dot Sessions </a>

328: Monkey King: Bullish

The story of Finette Cendron is like a greatest hits of fairy tales. A tale of betrayal, sisters, ogres, bad poetry, and haircuts, we see three sisters brave the wilds and everything the fairy tale world can throw at them, to make things right.  The creature is Cutty Soams! He'll cut your soams...if he's not a secret Scooby-Doo villain.  ---  Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership  Catpaw: https://myths.link/catpaw Disclaimer: https://myths.link/327  ---  Music:  Alsace by Chad Crouch Evening Overture by Chad Crouch Morning Coda by Chad Crouch Ruby by Chad Crouch The Blue Room by Chad Crouch

The story of Finette Cendron is like a greatest hits of fairy tales. A tale of betrayal, sisters, ogres, bad poetry, and haircuts, we see three sisters brave the wilds and everything the fairy tale world can throw at them, to make things right. The creature is Cutty Soams! He'll cut your soams...if he's not a secret Scooby-Doo villain. --- Membership: <a href="https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership</a> Catpaw: <a href="https://myths.link/catpaw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://myths.link/catpaw </a>Disclaimer: <a href="https://myths.link/327" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://myths.link/327</a> --- Music: Alsace by Chad Crouch Evening Overture by Chad Crouch Morning Coda by Chad Crouch Ruby by Chad Crouch The Blue Room by Chad Crouch

327-French Fairy Tales: Sister, Sister

Three brothers. One cousin...who they want to marry. It starts in a weird place this week. Three brothers are sent on a quest: the brother who brought back the strangest, coolest item would get to marry her.  A story with magic carpets, genies, fairies, and a man who can wrap his mustache around his head, we learn the value of communication, understanding, and not having people murdered.  The creature this week might not be a creature at all, but simply an elderly woman who doesn't want to be attacked with a knife.  ---  Links:   Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership  Pizza bicycle: https://myths.link/bicyclepizza  First story source (with questionable anthropology): https://myths.link/threeprinces  Second story source: https://myths.link/princeahmed   ---  Sponsors:  The Farmer's Dog:Help keep your dog happy and healthy for all your adventures together with The Farmer’s Dog: https://thefarmersdog.com/myths  Audible: Enjoy and discover audio entertainment in one app. New members can try Audible free for 30 days: https://Audible.com/legends or text the word legends to 500-500  ---  Music:  Kaleidoscope by Adrian Berenguer An Oddly Formal Dance by Blue Dot Sessions Play by Adrian Berenguer Winter by Adrian Berenguer Days Pass by Adrian Berenguer Separation by Adrian Berenguer Gnarled Oak by Boris Skalsky

Three brothers. One cousin...who they want to marry. It starts in a weird place this week. Three brothers are sent on a quest: the brother who brought back the strangest, coolest item would get to marry her. A story with magic carpets, genies, fairies, and a man who can wrap his mustache around his head, we learn the value of communication, understanding, and not having people murdered. The creature this week might not be a creature at all, but simply an elderly woman who doesn't want to be attacked with a knife. --- Links: <ul> <li>Membership: <a href="https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership</a> </li> <li>Pizza bicycle: <a href="https://myths.link/bicyclepizza" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://myths.link/bicyclepizza</a> </li> <li>First story source (with questionable anthropology): <a href="https://myths.link/threeprinces" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://myths.link/threeprinces</a> </li> <li>Second story source: <a href="https://myths.link/princeahmed" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://myths.link/princeahmed</a> </li> </ul> --- Sponsors: The Farmer's Dog:Help keep your dog happy and healthy for all your adventures together with The Farmer’s Dog: <a href="https://thefarmersdog.com/myths" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thefarmersdog.com/myths </a> Audible: Enjoy and discover audio entertainment in one app. New members can try Audible free for 30 days: <a href="https://audible.com/legends" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://Audible.com/legends</a> or text the word legends to 500-500 --- Music: Kaleidoscope by Adrian Berenguer An Oddly Formal Dance by Blue Dot Sessions Play by Adrian Berenguer Winter by Adrian Berenguer Days Pass by Adrian Berenguer Separation by Adrian Berenguer Gnarled Oak by Boris Skalsky

326-1001 Nights: Enough

Aphrodite is looking for love in all the wrong places. It's the story of where she came from, her side of her doomed marriage with Hephaestus, and how the love of her very, very long life was a tree baby.  The creature is Buffardello, a small, bearded fairy from Italy with many, many weird hobbies.  ---  Links:   The Buffardello's Wikipedia page, translated from Italian: https://myths.link/buffardello  Disclaimer: https://myths.link/325    ---  Sponsors:   Find your outer peace in socks, underwear, and t-shirts from Bombas: https://bombas.com/legends with code: legends There’s no safe like SimpliSafe: https://simplisafe.com/legends    ---  Music:     Leave the TV on by Blue Dot Sessions  We Build with Rubber Bands by Blue Dot Sessions  House of Grendel by Blue Dot Sessions  Naptime by Blue Dot Sessions  Darkened Treeline by Blue Dot Sessions 

Aphrodite is looking for love in all the wrong places. It's the story of where she came from, her side of her doomed marriage with Hephaestus, and how the love of her very, very long life was a tree baby. The creature is Buffardello, a small, bearded fairy from Italy with many, many weird hobbies. --- Links: <ul> <li>The Buffardello's Wikipedia page, translated from Italian: <a href="https://myths.link/buffardello" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://myths.link/buffardello</a> </li> <li>Disclaimer: <a href="https://myths.link/325" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://myths.link/325</a> </li> </ul> --- Sponsors: <ul> <li>Find your outer peace in socks, underwear, and t-shirts from Bombas: <a href="https://bombas.com/legends" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bombas.com/legends</a> with code: legends</li> <li>There’s no safe like SimpliSafe: <a href="https://simplisafe.com/legends" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://simplisafe.com/legends</a> </li> </ul> --- Music:  <ul> <li> Leave the TV on by Blue Dot Sessions</li> <li> We Build with Rubber Bands by Blue Dot Sessions</li> <li> House of Grendel by Blue Dot Sessions</li> <li> Naptime by Blue Dot Sessions</li> <li> Darkened Treeline by Blue Dot Sessions</li> </ul>

325-Greek Myths: The Power of Love

Two young men: a wildman determined to collect 1000 swords from defeated samurai, and a displaced son of a clan leader, who had spent his childhood on the run. Together, these two would find their place in the world, and change it in the process.   The creatures are the Keltémas and Kazna Peri, and they just might help you get rich...or lead you out into a snowstorm straight from the bath.   --   The phone umbrella: https://myths.link/phonebrella   Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership   Creature book: https://myths.link/cheremiscreaturebook   Disclaimer: https://myths.link/324  --   Sponsor:   Attract, Interview, and Hire all in one place with Indeed: https://indeed.com/legends   --   Music:   "Cicle DR Valga" by Blue Dot Sessions "Just the Feeling in the Room" by Blue Dot Sessions "Micolai" by Blue Dot Sessions "Disinter" by Blue Dot Sessions "Solemn Application" by Blue Dot Sessions "Feather on the Crest" by Blue Dot Sessions

Two young men: a wildman determined to collect 1000 swords from defeated samurai, and a displaced son of a clan leader, who had spent his childhood on the run. Together, these two would find their place in the world, and change it in the process.  The creatures are the Keltémas and Kazna Peri, and they just might help you get rich...or lead you out into a snowstorm straight from the bath.  --  The phone umbrella: <a href="https://myths.link/phonebrella" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://myths.link/phonebrella</a> Membership: <a href="https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership</a> Creature book: <a href="https://myths.link/cheremiscreaturebook" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://myths.link/cheremiscreaturebook</a> Disclaimer: <a href="https://myths.link/324" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://myths.link/324</a> --  Sponsor:  Attract, Interview, and Hire all in one place with Indeed: <a href="https://indeed.com/legends" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://indeed.com/legends</a> --  Music:  "Cicle DR Valga" by Blue Dot Sessions "Just the Feeling in the Room" by Blue Dot Sessions "Micolai" by Blue Dot Sessions "Disinter" by Blue Dot Sessions "Solemn Application" by Blue Dot Sessions "Feather on the Crest" by Blue Dot Sessions

324-Samurai Legends: Violent Ends

The story of Erec and Enide from Arthurian Legend is a good illustration of why you should try to work out your problems as a couple with empathy, understanding, and communication...and not through a deadly quest filled with pointless, brutal combat.  The creatures are the Elephant Men, the strange visitors you get when you're drinking whiskey with friends down by the river.  * * *  Disclaimer: https://myths.link/323  Myths and Legends membership https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership  Book by the person in the creature of the week segment: https://myths.link/elephantbook  * * *   Music:  "Capilla" by Blue Dot Sessions "Rough Hewn" by Blue Dot Sessions "The Rampart" by Blue Dot Sessions "Vulcan Street" by Blue Dot Sessions

The story of Erec and Enide from Arthurian Legend is a good illustration of why you should try to work out your problems as a couple with empathy, understanding, and communication...and not through a deadly quest filled with pointless, brutal combat. The creatures are the Elephant Men, the strange visitors you get when you're drinking whiskey with friends down by the river. * * * Disclaimer: <a href="https://myths.link/323" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://myths.link/323</a> Myths and Legends membership <a href="https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership </a> Book by the person in the creature of the week segment: <a href="https://myths.link/elephantbook" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://myths.link/elephantbook </a> * * *  Music: "Capilla" by Blue Dot Sessions "Rough Hewn" by Blue Dot Sessions "The Rampart" by Blue Dot Sessions "Vulcan Street" by Blue Dot Sessions

323-Knights of the Round Table: Ladies' Knight

Just ask dad   Two Norwegian tales of asking dad. All seven of them. Who live in the same house. Or might not have a house to go back to, depending on the story.   The creature is the orc! It is both different from the Lord of the Rings orc and very currently a problem!    * * *   Storage Soles: https://myths.link/storagesoles Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership Billy B's version of the Orc: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orc_(Blake) If you're on Mastodon, come say hi: https://weiser.social/@jason  * * *   SimpliSafe: There’s no safe like SimpliSafe: https://simplisafe.com/legends  * * *  Music:   "Long Await" by Blue Dot Sessions "Smooth Edges" by Blue Dot Sessions "Tell What You Know" by Blue Dot Sessions

Just ask dad Two Norwegian tales of asking dad. All seven of them. Who live in the same house. Or might not have a house to go back to, depending on the story.  The creature is the orc! It is both different from the Lord of the Rings orc and very currently a problem!   * * *  Storage Soles: <a href="https://myths.link/storagesoles" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://myths.link/storagesoles</a> Membership: <a href="https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership</a> Billy B's version of the Orc: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orc_(Blake)" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orc_(Blake)</a> If you're on Mastodon, come say hi: <a href="https://weiser.social/@jason" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://weiser.social/@jason</a> * * *  SimpliSafe: There’s no safe like SimpliSafe: <a href="https://simplisafe.com/legends" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://simplisafe.com/legends</a> * * * Music:  "Long Await" by Blue Dot Sessions "Smooth Edges" by Blue Dot Sessions "Tell What You Know" by Blue Dot Sessions

322-Norwegian Folklore: Ask Dad

On his quest to help princess Ingigerd, Hrolf has become enslaved by the wily William, a con man who wants to be a prince. This episode, they'll come face-to-face with ghost kings, giant walruses, mythological dwarves, and the evil wizard that took down an entire kingdom.  The creature is Biron (びろ～ん)! He's a little gross and weird!  --  Biron: https://yokai.com/biron/ Disclaimer: https://myths.link/321b  --  Music:  "Our Ears, Deceivers" by Blue Dot Sessions "Elegant Weasel" by Blue Dot Sessions "PlainGrey" by Blue Dot Sessions "Aloscape 1" by Blue Dot Sessions "Morning Bells" by Blue Dot Sessions "Luper" by Blue Dot Sessions "Ask the Sisters" by Blue Dot Sessions

On his quest to help princess Ingigerd, Hrolf has become enslaved by the wily William, a con man who wants to be a prince. This episode, they'll come face-to-face with ghost kings, giant walruses, mythological dwarves, and the evil wizard that took down an entire kingdom. The creature is Biron (びろ～ん)! He's a little gross and weird! -- Biron: <a href="https://yokai.com/biron/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://yokai.com/biron/</a> Disclaimer: <a href="https://myths.link/321b" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://myths.link/321b</a> -- Music: "Our Ears, Deceivers" by Blue Dot Sessions "Elegant Weasel" by Blue Dot Sessions "PlainGrey" by Blue Dot Sessions "Aloscape 1" by Blue Dot Sessions "Morning Bells" by Blue Dot Sessions "Luper" by Blue Dot Sessions "Ask the Sisters" by Blue Dot Sessions

321B-Viking Legends: The Peacemaker

This week, it's the Saga of Göngu-Hrolf, from Icelandic folklore. It starts with a king getting one, solitary, five-foot-long, apparently super attractive hair wrapped in a scarf...and only gets better from there. There are evil wizards belching (yes, belching) fire and poison, somber Vikings getting conned, and a deadly honeypot zombie trap for any heroes who might try to be heroes. It's a fun one.   The creature is the Nunui, and you'll see why you want to wear shoes when gardening.    Chicken arms: https://myths.link/armedchickens Disclaimer (and author quote): https://myths.link/321a Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership  Sponsor: Indeed! Indeed is the hiring platform where you can Attract, Interview, and Hire all in one place. Start hiring now: https://indeed.com/legends  Music: "Our Lament" by Blue Dot Sessions "Step in Step out" by Blue Dot Sessions "Caverna" by Blue Dot Sessions "Babble Babble Brook" by Blue Dot Sessions

This week, it's the Saga of Göngu-Hrolf, from Icelandic folklore. It starts with a king getting one, solitary, five-foot-long, apparently super attractive hair wrapped in a scarf...and only gets better from there. There are evil wizards belching (yes, belching) fire and poison, somber Vikings getting conned, and a deadly honeypot zombie trap for any heroes who might try to be heroes. It's a fun one.  The creature is the Nunui, and you'll see why you want to wear shoes when gardening.   Chicken arms: <a href="https://myths.link/armedchickens" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://myths.link/armedchickens</a> Disclaimer (and author quote): <a href="https://myths.link/321a" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://myths.link/321a</a> Membership: <a href="https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership</a> Sponsor: Indeed! Indeed is the hiring platform where you can Attract, Interview, and Hire all in one place. Start hiring now: <a href="https://indeed.com/legends" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://indeed.com/legends</a> Music: "Our Lament" by Blue Dot Sessions "Step in Step out" by Blue Dot Sessions "Caverna" by Blue Dot Sessions "Babble Babble Brook" by Blue Dot Sessions

321A-Viking Legends: Mostly Harmless

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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This week, we’re back on the boat to the Trojan War where Agamemnon has a problem. I mean, he always has a lot of problems, but this one involves a bunch of warriors with nothing to do but wait for the winds to pick up, and they're not going to pick up until Agamemnon does what needs to be done.   The creature this week is pollo maligno, the evil chicken. He's honestly perfect for this segment. --  Music: “Triana” by Blue Dot Sessions “Matamoscas” by Blue Dot Sessions “Vela Vela” by Blue Dot Sessions “Talltell” by Blue Dot Sessions “Lonely Stairwell” by Blue Dot Sessions Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership

This week, we’re back on the boat to the Trojan War where Agamemnon has a problem. I mean, he always has a lot of problems, but this one involves a bunch of warriors with nothing to do but wait for the winds to pick up, and they're not going to pick up until Agamemnon does what needs to be done.  The creature this week is pollo maligno, the evil chicken. He's honestly perfect for this segment. --  Music: “Triana” by Blue Dot Sessions “Matamoscas” by Blue Dot Sessions “Vela Vela” by Blue Dot Sessions “Talltell” by Blue Dot Sessions “Lonely Stairwell” by Blue Dot Sessions <a href="https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership</a>

158-Agamemnon: Fate Proceeds

Three stories this week from the Danish fairy tale writer Hans Christian Andersen about people that are matchless. The first is the tale of the emperor and his new clothes, where an emperor who needs a new coat every hour gets an offer he can't refuse.   The second is about a boy who wants to marry the daughter of a monarch and all the cool gadgets and racially insensitive cosplaying he'll do to win her hand, and the third is the story of the little match girl. That one literally has matches in it. I still do puns.   The creature is the scariest couch potato in the world. If the seas have couches. I mean, they probably have lots of couches with how much trash we throw into them. Ok, I'm sad now.   The post on mythpodcast.com: https://www.mythpodcast.com/14116/176-the-emperors-new-clothes-matchless/  --  Music: “Symphony No. 1: II. Truth” by Steve Combs “Thom York (At Home)” by Podington Bear “Symphony No. 1: IV. Hope” by Steve Combs “Delican’t” by Podington Bear “Twosome” by Podington Bear “Introduction to Part 1” by Steve Combs “Despite my Empathy” by Steve Combs “Sex and Death and God” by Steve Combs “April” by Kai Engel Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership

Three stories this week from the Danish fairy tale writer Hans Christian Andersen about people that are matchless. The first is the tale of the emperor and his new clothes, where an emperor who needs a new coat every hour gets an offer he can't refuse.  The second is about a boy who wants to marry the daughter of a monarch and all the cool gadgets and racially insensitive cosplaying he'll do to win her hand, and the third is the story of the little match girl. That one literally has matches in it. I still do puns.  The creature is the scariest couch potato in the world. If the seas have couches. I mean, they probably have lots of couches with how much trash we throw into them. Ok, I'm sad now.  The post on <a href="http://mythpodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mythpodcast.com</a>: <a href="https://www.mythpodcast.com/14116/176-the-emperors-new-clothes-matchless/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.mythpodcast.com/14116/176-the-emperors-new-clothes-matchless/</a> --  Music: “Symphony No. 1: II. Truth” by Steve Combs “Thom York (At Home)” by Podington Bear “Symphony No. 1: IV. Hope” by Steve Combs “Delican’t” by Podington Bear “Twosome” by Podington Bear “Introduction to Part 1” by Steve Combs “Despite my Empathy” by Steve Combs “Sex and Death and God” by Steve Combs “April” by Kai Engel <a href="https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership</a>

176-The Emperor's New Clothes: Matchless

The story of the 47 Ronin is a historical tale where a powerful daimyo is shamed and killed by a greedy official…the only issue? The victim had dozens of loyal samurai, and they’re not about to forget what happened to the man they served.   The creature is Pricolici, from Romania, a were-dog that is anything but man’s best friend.   --   “Bell Solo” by Blue Dot Sessions “Cicle Vascule” by Blue Dot Sessions “Cover Letter” by Blue Dot Sessions “Doubled” by Blue Dot Sessions “Vik Fenceta Lan” by Blue Dot Sessions “Waypoint” by Blue Dot Sessions Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership

The story of the 47 Ronin is a historical tale where a powerful daimyo is shamed and killed by a greedy official…the only issue? The victim had dozens of loyal samurai, and they’re not about to forget what happened to the man they served.  The creature is Pricolici, from Romania, a were-dog that is anything but man’s best friend.  --  “Bell Solo” by Blue Dot Sessions “Cicle Vascule” by Blue Dot Sessions “Cover Letter” by Blue Dot Sessions “Doubled” by Blue Dot Sessions “Vik Fenceta Lan” by Blue Dot Sessions “Waypoint” by Blue Dot Sessions <a href="https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership</a>

162-47 Ronin: Wanderers

Starting at the beginning of the universe and going to the beginning of the epic and mildly disturbing battles between Set and his nephew Horus, Egyptian mythology is epic, funny, interesting, and bizarre. It's taken way too long to get into this mythology, and I'm excited to dive in.   The creature has no problem diving in...to your mouth. As a newt.   Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership 

Starting at the beginning of the universe and going to the beginning of the epic and mildly disturbing battles between Set and his nephew Horus, Egyptian mythology is epic, funny, interesting, and bizarre. It's taken way too long to get into this mythology, and I'm excited to dive in.  The creature has no problem diving in...to your mouth. As a newt.  <a href="https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership </a>

78-Egyptian Mythology: The Master Namer

In this episode, you'll see that you should definitely interfere if you see two apex predators fighting to the death in the wilderness. We'll finish the story of Yvain, a knight of King Arthur's court, as he (mostly) sees the error in his ways and (mostly) seeks atonement for his extreme selfishness. After you hear the creature of the week, you won't want to get up to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night for fear of running into this greasy little red guy from Japanese mythology.Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, you'll see that you should definitely interfere if you see two apex predators fighting to the death in the wilderness. We'll finish the story of Yvain, a knight of King Arthur's court, as he (mostly) sees the error in his ways and (mostly) seeks atonement for his extreme selfishness. After you hear the creature of the week, you won't want to get up to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night for fear of running into this greasy little red guy from Japanese mythology.<a href="https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership</a> See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

1C-Knights of the Round Table: The Lion Knight Rises

Swords, dragons, werewolves, Vikings, betrayal, and revenge are all hallmarks of the thrilling, yet little known, Saga of the Volsungs, the story of an ill-fated medieval Nordic family. One of J.R.R. Tolkien's first Nordic reads, it's a tale of honor, love, loss, and vengeance, as well as the numerous benefits of just letting it go. Also, I talk about the barbegazi, a helpful little frozen beard with huge feet. Here are the promised pictures! (go to the website for the pictures)Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Swords, dragons, werewolves, Vikings, betrayal, and revenge are all hallmarks of the thrilling, yet little known, Saga of the Volsungs, the story of an ill-fated medieval Nordic family. One of J.R.R. Tolkien's first Nordic reads, it's a tale of honor, love, loss, and vengeance, as well as the numerous benefits of just letting it go. Also, I talk about the barbegazi, a helpful little frozen beard with huge feet. Here are the promised pictures! (go to the website for the pictures)<a href="https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership</a> See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

3A-Vikings: The Norse and the Furious, Bredi’s Drift

This week, we’re back in the Icelandic sagas with the story of Grettir the strong, who, whether it’s by berserkers crashing his Christmas party, bears stealing his clothes, or his own obscene insult poetry, just can’t catch a break.   Speaking of breaks, you should really break up if you find yourself dating the creature this week.   --   Music: “Stack me up” by Blue Dot Sessions “Lakkalia” by Blue Dot Sessions “Cach” by Blue Dot Sessions “Lubby” by Blue Dot Sessions Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership 

This week, we’re back in the Icelandic sagas with the story of Grettir the strong, who, whether it’s by berserkers crashing his Christmas party, bears stealing his clothes, or his own obscene insult poetry, just can’t catch a break.  Speaking of breaks, you should really break up if you find yourself dating the creature this week.  --  Music: “Stack me up” by Blue Dot Sessions “Lakkalia” by Blue Dot Sessions “Cach” by Blue Dot Sessions “Lubby” by Blue Dot Sessions <a href="https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership </a>

170A-Norse Sagas: Good for Nothing

Robin Hood is a name that has echoed through the ages as a noble outlaw - one who takes from the rich and gives to the poor and who, with his bow and arrow and merry men, makes the powerful, cruel leaders answer for their treatment of the downtrodden. He wasn’t always that symbol. In his earliest tellings, Robin Hood is a much different outlaw. He’s a cutthroat who lives on the edges of the society. He takes from rich and poor alike and gives to his own. He will grow into the symbol that will be known a world over, but he’s not there yet. This is the beginning of the story of Robin Hood. -- Sponsors: Go to SimpliSafe.com/LEGENDSto check out an awesome home security system Bombas. They are fantastic. Go to http://www.bombas.com/legends(code LEGENDS) to try them out and get 20% off your first order. LeVar Burton Reads is back! http://www.levarburtonpodcast.com -- Music:  “Chrome and Wax” by Blue Dot Sessions  “Wandering” by Steve Combs    “Something Elated” by Broke For Free   “Middle” by Blue Dot Sessions   “Crumpet” by Blue Dot Sessions     “Setting Up” by Blue Dot SessionsSupport the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robin Hood is a name that has echoed through the ages as a noble outlaw - one who takes from the rich and gives to the poor and who, with his bow and arrow and merry men, makes the powerful, cruel leaders answer for their treatment of the downtrodden. He wasn’t always that symbol. In his earliest tellings, Robin Hood is a much different outlaw. He’s a cutthroat who lives on the edges of the society. He takes from rich and poor alike and gives to his own. He will grow into the symbol that will be known a world over, but he’s not there yet. This is the beginning of the story of Robin Hood. -- Sponsors: Go to <a href="http://SimpliSafe.com/LEGENDSto" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SimpliSafe.com/LEGENDSto</a> check out an awesome home security system Bombas. They are fantastic. Go to <a href="http://www.bombas.com/legends" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.bombas.com/legends</a>(code LEGENDS) to try them out and get 20% off your first order. LeVar Burton Reads is back! <a href="http://www.levarburtonpodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.levarburtonpodcast.com</a> -- Music: “Chrome and Wax” by Blue Dot Sessions “Wandering” by Steve Combs   “Something Elated” by Broke For Free   “Middle” by Blue Dot Sessions   “Crumpet” by Blue Dot Sessions    “Setting Up” by Blue Dot Sessions<a href="https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership</a> See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

141A-Robin Hood: Merry

Dracula isn't a creature from myths, legends, or folklore. The fictional vampire is a product of Bram Stoker. The name, though, stretches back centuries to a prince who ruled the kingdom called Wallachia, which borders the land with which he's most famously associated: Transylvania. We'll be talking all about the pseudo-legendary exploits of the real bloody tyrant, the bizarre rules surrounding fictional vampires, and the inspirations for the most famous vampire novel of all time. If you see your significant other on the roof scraping moss, you should just eat the soup they make you even if it makes you vomit. Sponsors: Stranglers, by Earwolf Stranglers on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/stranglers/id1174116487?mt=2 Stranglers site: http://www.earwolf.com/show/stranglers/ Casper Mattresses are amazing! http://www.casper.com/legends Vistaprint: For 50% off holiday cards: http://www.vistaprint.com and use code MYTHS at checkout New show! Our new show is Career Day. The jobs, lives, and stories of everyday people, every other Tuesday. It's an awesome show and we're really excited about it, so please check it out if it sounds cool. On iTunes: http://itunes.careerdayshow.com Online: http://www.careerdayshow.com The feed (to copy and paste in any player): http://careerdayshow.libsyn.com/rss   Music: "Watermark" by Blue Dot Sessions   "Independent Film" by Steve Combs  "Scalloped" by Blue Dot Sessions  "A Calendar Spread" by Blue Dot Sessions  "As Nihilism Gives Way to Existentialism" by Nihilore  "Support Me in this Moment that I'm About to Lose Heart" by Nihilore "Studie I" by Jahzzar "Aisles" by JahzzarSupport the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dracula isn't a creature from myths, legends, or folklore. The fictional vampire is a product of Bram Stoker. The name, though, stretches back centuries to a prince who ruled the kingdom called Wallachia, which borders the land with which he's most famously associated: Transylvania. We'll be talking all about the pseudo-legendary exploits of the real bloody tyrant, the bizarre rules surrounding fictional vampires, and the inspirations for the most famous vampire novel of all time. If you see your significant other on the roof scraping moss, you should just eat the soup they make you even if it makes you vomit. Sponsors: Stranglers, by Earwolf Stranglers on iTunes: <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/stranglers/id1174116487?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/stranglers/id1174116487?mt=2</a> Stranglers site: <a href="http://www.earwolf.com/show/stranglers/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.earwolf.com/show/stranglers/</a> Casper Mattresses are amazing! <a href="http://www.casper.com/legends" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.casper.com/legends</a> Vistaprint: For 50% off holiday cards: <a href="http://www.vistaprint.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.vistaprint.com</a> and use code MYTHS at checkout New show! Our new show is Career Day. The jobs, lives, and stories of everyday people, every other Tuesday. It's an awesome show and we're really excited about it, so please check it out if it sounds cool. On iTunes: <a href="http://itunes.careerdayshow.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://itunes.careerdayshow.com</a> Online: <a href="http://www.careerdayshow.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.careerdayshow.com</a> The feed (to copy and paste in any player): <a href="http://careerdayshow.libsyn.com/rss" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://careerdayshow.libsyn.com/rss</a>   Music: "Watermark" by Blue Dot Sessions  "Independent Film" by Steve Combs "Scalloped" by Blue Dot Sessions "A Calendar Spread" by Blue Dot Sessions "As Nihilism Gives Way to Existentialism" by Nihilore "Support Me in this Moment that I'm About to Lose Heart" by Nihilore "Studie I" by Jahzzar "Aisles" by Jahzzar<a href="https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership</a> See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

50-Dracula: Bad Blood

Two stories from Greek Mythology: first, it's the story of Sisyphus, who you might know from his interminable, crushing labor, but who actually really deserved that punishment because of how horrible he was. The second story is of good-guy-Bellerophon, Sisyphus's grandson, who is constantly having that football pulled out from under him just as he is about to kick it. The creature is an 80-foot-tall, sneaky Japanese skeleton who has a drinking problem...in that he has a difficult time drinking the blood spewing from his decapitated victims. Loot Crate is awesome. Check out Loot Crate. (Don't forget the code LEGENDS). Music:  "Factory Time" by Visager  "Captive" by Steve Combs and Delta Is  "The Origination" by Nihilore  "Escape Pod" by Steve Combs and Delta Is  "F*** Yeh, Capitalism!" by Nihilore  "What Lurks in the Blind Spot of a God?" by Nihilore  "Beat the Burglar" by Scott Holmes  "Liberosis" by Nihilore  "Young Love (Bonus Track)" by Steve Combs and Delta Is  "Ants" by Rolemusic  "Homage to John Carpenter" by Squire TuckSupport the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two stories from Greek Mythology: first, it's the story of Sisyphus, who you might know from his interminable, crushing labor, but who actually really deserved that punishment because of how horrible he was. The second story is of good-guy-Bellerophon, Sisyphus's grandson, who is constantly having that football pulled out from under him just as he is about to kick it. The creature is an 80-foot-tall, sneaky Japanese skeleton who has a drinking problem...in that he has a difficult time drinking the blood spewing from his decapitated victims. Loot Crate is awesome. Check out Loot Crate. (Don't forget the code LEGENDS). Music: "Factory Time" by Visager "Captive" by Steve Combs and Delta Is "The Origination" by Nihilore "Escape Pod" by Steve Combs and Delta Is "F*** Yeh, Capitalism!" by Nihilore "What Lurks in the Blind Spot of a God?" by Nihilore "Beat the Burglar" by Scott Holmes "Liberosis" by Nihilore "Young Love (Bonus Track)" by Steve Combs and Delta Is "Ants" by Rolemusic "Homage to John Carpenter" by Squire Tuck<a href="https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership</a> See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

34-Greek Mythology: Uphill Battle

Honor

Charlemagne is the Holy Roman Emperor, and as a Holy Roman Emperor in a legend, it's not surprising that he'd get a command directly from God. What is surprising, however, is that the command is less than holy.   The angry, bitter bird people on the creature of the week will be the death of chairs as we know them.   ---  "Little Strut Surprise" by Podington Bear "K2" by Podington Bear "Gentle Marimbas" by Podington Bear "Chrysalis" by Podington Bear "B7 Bomber" by Podington Bear "Cicle Gerano" by Blue Dot Sessions "Cobalt Blue" by Blue Dot Sessions Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership

Charlemagne is the Holy Roman Emperor, and as a Holy Roman Emperor in a legend, it's not surprising that he'd get a command directly from God. What is surprising, however, is that the command is less than holy.  The angry, bitter bird people on the creature of the week will be the death of chairs as we know them.  ---  "Little Strut Surprise" by Podington Bear "K2" by Podington Bear "Gentle Marimbas" by Podington Bear "Chrysalis" by Podington Bear "B7 Bomber" by Podington Bear "Cicle Gerano" by Blue Dot Sessions "Cobalt Blue" by Blue Dot Sessions <a href="https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership</a>

102-Charlemagne: Honor Among Thieves

Last week, Hera hid that she was pregnant. This week, we learn who the father isn’t, and see the births of two more important figures from Greek mythology. Also, if you’re going for the whole totalitarian dictator thing, make sure you don’t take your wine naps right next to all the people that hate you. Just saying. The creature this week is the pipe fox. A fun little fox friend who will learn all your friends’ secrets and also rob you and everyone in your life. -- Sponsors: Squarespace is the best way to make a website. Try it for free at https://www.squarespace.com/myths and, when you’re ready, use the code MYTHS at checkout to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Check out season two of Siren on Freeform, Thursday January 24th at 8pm.Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week, Hera hid that she was pregnant. This week, we learn who the father isn’t, and see the births of two more important figures from Greek mythology. Also, if you’re going for the whole totalitarian dictator thing, make sure you don’t take your wine naps right next to all the people that hate you. Just saying. The creature this week is the pipe fox. A fun little fox friend who will learn all your friends’ secrets and also rob you and everyone in your life. -- Sponsors: Squarespace is the best way to make a website. Try it for free at <a href="https://www.squarespace.com/myths" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.squarespace.com/myths</a> and, when you’re ready, use the code MYTHS at checkout to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Check out season two of Siren on Freeform, Thursday January 24th at 8pm.<a href="https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership</a> See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

131B-Greek Mythology: All in the Family

Two love stories from Greek mythology...because those go so well. The first is the story of Narcissus and Echo, which was doomed from the moment one jumped out of the bushes at the other for a non-consensual hug. The second story is of Orpheus and Eurydice. Orpheus takes the (non-death) early retirement option from his heroics and just when he thought he was out...they pull him back in. DO NOT LOOK THE CREATURE THIS WEEK IN THE EYE. Sponsors: http://www.lootcrate.com/legends for epic geek and gamer items for the geek on your list (or you. Do it for you. It is pretty cool). Don't forget code LEGENDS! http://www.seedling.com for awesome kits and activities for the children in your life. Don't forget the code LEGENDS at checkout for $10 off your purchase of $30 or more Music: "Twilight Grandeur" by Podington Bear "Submerging Blue-Black" by Podington Bear  "Pop Brasilia" by Podington Bear  "Night Light" by Blue Dot Sessions "Formant" by Podington Bear  "Filesharer's Lament" by Blanket Music  "Euphoric" by Podington Bear  "Bitter Roll" by Blue Dot Sessions  "Old Regrets" by Lee Rosevere  "Waltz Ohia" by Fields OhioSupport the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two love stories from Greek mythology...because those go so well. The first is the story of Narcissus and Echo, which was doomed from the moment one jumped out of the bushes at the other for a non-consensual hug. The second story is of Orpheus and Eurydice. Orpheus takes the (non-death) early retirement option from his heroics and just when he thought he was out...they pull him back in. DO NOT LOOK THE CREATURE THIS WEEK IN THE EYE. Sponsors: <a href="http://www.lootcrate.com/legends" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.lootcrate.com/legends</a> for epic geek and gamer items for the geek on your list (or you. Do it for you. It is pretty cool). Don't forget code LEGENDS! <a href="http://www.seedling.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.seedling.com</a> for awesome kits and activities for the children in your life. Don't forget the code LEGENDS at checkout for $10 off your purchase of $30 or more Music: "Twilight Grandeur" by Podington Bear "Submerging Blue-Black" by Podington Bear "Pop Brasilia" by Podington Bear "Night Light" by Blue Dot Sessions "Formant" by Podington Bear "Filesharer's Lament" by Blanket Music "Euphoric" by Podington Bear "Bitter Roll" by Blue Dot Sessions "Old Regrets" by Lee Rosevere "Waltz Ohia" by Fields Ohio<a href="https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership</a> See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

52-Greek Mythology: An Eternal Flame

In 16th century Prague, a people are under attack. Accused of an unspeakable crime they didn't commit, they have no recourse: even the rulers of the city have turned against them. They can't find justice, so they have to make justice - a silent guardian to watch over their community, one to keep the wolves at bay. But is he too late to help guard the innocents against the sinister machinations of one man?  ---  Music: "An Opus in Bb" by Blue Dot Sessions "A Simple Shroud" by Blue Dot Sessions "Beeth" by Blue Dot Sessions "Andelo" by Blue Dot Sessions "Toothless Slope" by Blue Dot Sessions "Valantis" by Blue Dot Sessions Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership 

In 16th century Prague, a people are under attack. Accused of an unspeakable crime they didn't commit, they have no recourse: even the rulers of the city have turned against them. They can't find justice, so they have to make justice - a silent guardian to watch over their community, one to keep the wolves at bay. But is he too late to help guard the innocents against the sinister machinations of one man?  ---  Music: "An Opus in Bb" by Blue Dot Sessions "A Simple Shroud" by Blue Dot Sessions "Beeth" by Blue Dot Sessions "Andelo" by Blue Dot Sessions "Toothless Slope" by Blue Dot Sessions "Valantis" by Blue Dot Sessions <a href="https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership </a>

107A-Golem: Guardian

In this prelude to the Trojan War, we learn the origin of the most famous Greek hero, and maybe the most reviled Trojan prince. Also, you shouldn't let Hera plan your wedding because a bitter decade-long war might break out because of it, and if you invite Poseidon, you're going to get an immortal horse as a gift to your wedding so, you know, invite Poseidon. The creature this week is the Lady of the Land. There are way safer and easier ways to make money than killing dragons. Like kissing dragons on the mouth. Don't worry, I explain it in the Creature of the Week (kind of). -- Sponsors: Robinhood. The simple, straightforward way to start investing without commission fees straight from your smartphone. Go to http://myths.robinhood.comto get started with a free stock to start building your portfolio. Siren: Check out season two of Siren on Freeform, Thursday January 24th at 8pm. -- Music: "Smooth Actor" by Podington Bear "Reckoning" by Podington Bear "Box Canyon" by Podington Bear "Thom Yorke at Home" by Podington Bear "Only Lonesome" by Blue Dot Sessions "Only Lara" by Blue Dot Sessions "Belted Kingfisher" by Chad CrouchSupport the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this prelude to the Trojan War, we learn the origin of the most famous Greek hero, and maybe the most reviled Trojan prince. Also, you shouldn't let Hera plan your wedding because a bitter decade-long war might break out because of it, and if you invite Poseidon, you're going to get an immortal horse as a gift to your wedding so, you know, invite Poseidon. The creature this week is the Lady of the Land. There are way safer and easier ways to make money than killing dragons. Like kissing dragons on the mouth. Don't worry, I explain it in the Creature of the Week (kind of). -- Sponsors: Robinhood. The simple, straightforward way to start investing without commission fees straight from your smartphone. Go to http://myths.robinhood.comto get started with a free stock to start building your portfolio. Siren: Check out season two of Siren on Freeform, Thursday January 24th at 8pm. -- Music: "Smooth Actor" by Podington Bear "Reckoning" by Podington Bear "Box Canyon" by Podington Bear "Thom Yorke at Home" by Podington Bear "Only Lonesome" by Blue Dot Sessions "Only Lara" by Blue Dot Sessions "Belted Kingfisher" by Chad Crouch<a href="https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership</a> See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

132A-Trojan War: The Wars to Come

We're back on the road to the Trojan War, with the story of Achilles. Starting from when his father interrupted the ritual to make him immortal, we'll follow him as he goes to that epic Greek daycare run by Chiron and watch as his mother tries to keep him away from the war that is beginning to consume the Greek world.  --  Music: "Clouds at the Gap" by Blue Dot Sessions "Adventure" by Podington Bear "Um Pepino" by Blue Dot Sessions "Tillis County" by Blue Dot Sessions "Falcon Hood" by Podington Bear "Falling Falling" by Podington Bear Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership 

We're back on the road to the Trojan War, with the story of Achilles. Starting from when his father interrupted the ritual to make him immortal, we'll follow him as he goes to that epic Greek daycare run by Chiron and watch as his mother tries to keep him away from the war that is beginning to consume the Greek world.  --  Music: "Clouds at the Gap" by Blue Dot Sessions "Adventure" by Podington Bear "Um Pepino" by Blue Dot Sessions "Tillis County" by Blue Dot Sessions "Falcon Hood" by Podington Bear "Falling Falling" by Podington Bear <a href="https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership </a>

145-Achilles: The Age of Heroes

If you hear her weeping, it might already be too late. A life fraught with loss and betrayal creates a tragic and dangerous being that's trapped between life and death, salvation and destruction. She's crying out on the edge of madness for those she's lost, and she might be coming for the ones you care about most. This week, it's a deep dive into the stories behind La Llorona, the weeping woman from Latin American folklore. The creature this week is the chupacabra, which is either a vicious blue imp, a spiky naked bear, or a coyote with advanced mange. One of these things is not like the other. -- Sponsor: You've heard the story from folklore, now go see "The Curse of La Llorona" in theaters on April 19th! It's an interesting and terrifying take on the La Llorona legend. You can get tickets now: https://www.fandango.com/the-curse-of-la-llorona-215072/movie-times -- Music: "Threads and Veils" by Blue Dot Sessions "Charcoal Lines" by Blue Dot Sessions "Pickers" by Blue Dot SessionsSupport the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you hear her weeping, it might already be too late. A life fraught with loss and betrayal creates a tragic and dangerous being that's trapped between life and death, salvation and destruction. She's crying out on the edge of madness for those she's lost, and she might be coming for the ones you care about most. This week, it's a deep dive into the stories behind La Llorona, the weeping woman from Latin American folklore. The creature this week is the chupacabra, which is either a vicious blue imp, a spiky naked bear, or a coyote with advanced mange. One of these things is not like the other. -- Sponsor: You've heard the story from folklore, now go see "The Curse of La Llorona" in theaters on April 19th! It's an interesting and terrifying take on the La Llorona legend. You can get tickets now: <a href="https://www.fandango.com/the-curse-of-la-llorona-215072/movie-times" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.fandango.com/the-curse-of-la-llorona-215072/movie-times</a> -- Music: "Threads and Veils" by Blue Dot Sessions "Charcoal Lines" by Blue Dot Sessions "Pickers" by Blue Dot Sessions<a href="https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership</a> See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

140-La Llorona: No Way Out

For once, the king is dead and the queen is alive, and she's going to make sure her daughter avoids the dangers that many princesses have to face. Or, she tries. The creature is a balding, adorable werewolf with a love of fuzzy slippers. Sponsors: Robinhood: The simple, straightforward way to start investing without commission fees straight from your smartphone. Go to http://myths.robinhood.comto get started with a free stock to start building your portfolio. Squarespace is the best way to make a website. Try it for free at https://www.squarespace.com/myths and, when you're ready, use the code MYTHS at checkout to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Music: “Lesser Scaup” by Chad Crouch “Great Egret” by Chad Crouch “Button” by Chad Crouch “An Unknown Visitor” by Blue Dot Sessions “The Callow” by Blue Dot Sessions “Roadside Bunkhouse” by Blue Dot Sessions “Min” by Blue Dot Sessions “House of Grendel” by Blue Dot SessionsSupport the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For once, the king is dead and the queen is alive, and she's going to make sure her daughter avoids the dangers that many princesses have to face. Or, she tries. The creature is a balding, adorable werewolf with a love of fuzzy slippers. Sponsors: Robinhood: The simple, straightforward way to start investing without commission fees straight from your smartphone. Go to http://myths.robinhood.comto get started with a free stock to start building your portfolio. Squarespace is the best way to make a website. Try it for free at <a href="https://www.squarespace.com/myths" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.squarespace.com/myths</a> and, when you're ready, use the code MYTHS at checkout to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Music: “Lesser Scaup” by Chad Crouch “Great Egret” by Chad Crouch “Button” by Chad Crouch “An Unknown Visitor” by Blue Dot Sessions “The Callow” by Blue Dot Sessions “Roadside Bunkhouse” by Blue Dot Sessions “Min” by Blue Dot Sessions “House of Grendel” by Blue Dot Sessions<a href="https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership</a> See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

134-Grimm: Thirsty

The original stories of Little Red Riding Hood and Snow White, despite their Disney adaptations and being fairy tales largely told to children, are incredibly violent and gruesome. They have murder, kidnapping, and, of course, hot dance moves. Bluebeard is, unsurprisingly, a man with a beard that is blue. What is surprising is what you'll find in his basement. The creature is from West Africa and will either sit you down for a months-long compulsory lecture on folklore...or drain your blood with its feet and eat you. I'm not sure which is worse. Sponsors: Check out http://www.bombas.com for some seriously comfortable socks. Oh, and here are the fantastic, 1700-year-old ninja turtle socks: http://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/taking-a-closer-look-at-an-odd-pair-of-very-very-old-socks-84123314/?no-ist Also, http://www.mvmtwatches.com/myths has very classy watches that will not break the bank.  Music: "Time Waste" by Podington Bear  "The Last Whale" by Jelsonic  "Seasong" by Jelsonic  "Kingbeat 9" by Podington Bear  "I'm Fat" by Blanket Music  "I Noticed You" by Blanket Music  "Dizzy Spells - Instrumental" by Josh Woodward  "Backdrop" by Blanket Music  "Leave Me on the Subs Bench" by Keshco  "Summer Days" by KeshcoSupport the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The original stories of Little Red Riding Hood and Snow White, despite their Disney adaptations and being fairy tales largely told to children, are incredibly violent and gruesome. They have murder, kidnapping, and, of course, hot dance moves. Bluebeard is, unsurprisingly, a man with a beard that is blue. What is surprising is what you'll find in his basement. The creature is from West Africa and will either sit you down for a months-long compulsory lecture on folklore...or drain your blood with its feet and eat you. I'm not sure which is worse. Sponsors: Check out <a href="http://www.bombas.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.bombas.com</a> for some seriously comfortable socks. Oh, and here are the fantastic, 1700-year-old ninja turtle socks: <a href="http://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/taking-a-closer-look-at-an-odd-pair-of-very-very-old-socks-84123314/?no-ist" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/taking-a-closer-look-at-an-odd-pair-of-very-very-old-socks-84123314/?no-ist</a> Also, <a href="http://www.mvmtwatches.com/myths" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.mvmtwatches.com/myths</a> has very classy watches that will not break the bank.  Music: "Time Waste" by Podington Bear "The Last Whale" by Jelsonic "Seasong" by Jelsonic "Kingbeat 9" by Podington Bear "I'm Fat" by Blanket Music "I Noticed You" by Blanket Music "Dizzy Spells - Instrumental" by Josh Woodward "Backdrop" by Blanket Music "Leave Me on the Subs Bench" by Keshco "Summer Days" by Keshco<a href="https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership</a> See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

48-Snow White: Killer Queen

The king returns to his homeland after nearly a decade of exile. An evil sorcerer king is at the apex of his power. Owls deliver insults and dating is difficult no matter who you are. The epic story of Sundiata, the first emperor of Mali, concludes.     The creature of the week is the grey man of Ben MacDhui, a...grey man. Who lives on the mountain of Ben MacDhui. And also he's naked because why not?    ---    Music:   "Fantasy and Denoument" by Podington Bear "In" by Podington Bear "Elipse" by Blue Dot Sessions "Waves" by Blue Dot Sessions "Endeavour" by Jahzzar "Ruins" by Jahzzar "We Drive 3 Days" by Blue Dot Sessions "Thin Passage" by Blue Dot Sessions "Pacing" by Blue Dot Sessions Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership 

The king returns to his homeland after nearly a decade of exile. An evil sorcerer king is at the apex of his power. Owls deliver insults and dating is difficult no matter who you are. The epic story of Sundiata, the first emperor of Mali, concludes.    The creature of the week is the grey man of Ben MacDhui, a...grey man. Who lives on the mountain of Ben MacDhui. And also he's naked because why not?   ---    Music:   "Fantasy and Denoument" by Podington Bear "In" by Podington Bear "Elipse" by Blue Dot Sessions "Waves" by Blue Dot Sessions "Endeavour" by Jahzzar "Ruins" by Jahzzar "We Drive 3 Days" by Blue Dot Sessions "Thin Passage" by Blue Dot Sessions "Pacing" by Blue Dot Sessions <a href="https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership </a>

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