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346: Athena: Friends in Need
6 december 2023 · 44 min
Tales of everyone's favorite Olympian in charge of warfare, wisdom (& crafts!): Athena. Well, everyone's favorite except for anyone who has been led to a grisly adventurer fate by her. Or been turned into a monster by her. Or has adopted a snake from her. Or... Lees meer
The creature is Hyena Man! He's way worse than the DC Comics supervillain that shares his name because he will literally eat children.
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Hyena men: https://myths.link/hyenas
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Music:
"Elderberry" by Chad Crouch
"Freesia" by Chad Crouch
"Delham Corner" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Darkened Treeline" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Qi" by Blue Dot Sessions
"La Focsa" by Blue Dot Sessions -
345: Welsh legends: Fetch Quest
29 november 2023 · 41 min
The story of Culhwch and Olwen is that of a thousand quests and why it's probably ok to name your baby after the place they were born...but maybe not if they were born in a literal pigsty. Lees meer
The creature this week is the Hydrus, who is not the Lernian Hydra, of Heracles fame, but it does get a second act as a Biblical metaphor.
Culhwch and Olwen: https://myths.link/fetchquests
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Music:
"Dandelions" by Chad Crouch
"Space" by Chad Crouch
"Edgeworthia" by Chad Crouch
"Peonies" by Chad Crouch
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344: Armenian folklore: Giants, Giants Everywhere
22 november 2023 · 42 min
The story of Mirza, from Armenian folklore, and why it pays to be a heavy sleeper. Also, if you find your incredibly angry, stinky uncle chained up in a closet...it's probably best to leave him there. If you can. Lees meer
The creature this week is Big Bird! If Big Bird ate corpses...
The story of Mirza: https://myths.link/mirza
Bacon Bandages: https://myths.link/baconbandages
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Music:
"Bossa Boa" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Crosswire" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Halpver" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Where we Make our Stand" by Chad Crouch
"Pacific Wrens (Instrumental)"" by Chad Crouch---
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343: British Legends: Mr. Nice Knight
15 november 2023 · 34 min
A knight learns that generosity for those in need is good. Generosity to the point where you're in a worse spot than those you're helping? Maybe it's time to make a budget. Also, why you should follow that very, very stinky man in the woods. Lees meer
The creature is the Hobyah! Despite their fun sounding name, they're horrible. Their victims, sadly, are not much better.
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Amadas: https://myths.link/amadas
The Manatea: https://myths.link/manatea
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Music:
"Village Keeper" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Mill Wyrm" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Backwards Flow" by Blue Dot Sessions -
342: Japanese folklore: Lord Long Legs
8 november 2023 · 34 min
Lord Long Legs is a spider daimyo with ruthless mantis samurai. Sazaye has an impenetrable shell that will always keep him safe. An eel grilling couple discovers a secret in their midst. Three stories collide on this week's episode. Lees meer
The creature is why hydration might actually be hazardous to your health.
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Music:
"Bon Journee" by Chad Crouch
"Villano" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Road to Jordan" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Lonely Stairwell" by Blue Dot Sessions
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341: Greek Mythology: The Huntress
1 november 2023 · 44 min
What happens when you mix chastity, violence, and absolutely zero private baths? The history of the Olympian Artemis...and a whole lot of problems. Lees meer
The creature this week is the Heinzelmännchen, the little naked men who live in your walls.
Nic Cage spoons: https://myths.link/spooons
Disclaimer: https://myths.link/341
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Music:
"Brer Krille" by Blue Dot Sessions
"The Gran Dias" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Uncertain Ground" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Don Germaine" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Dawn Line Approaching" by Blue Dot Sessions
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340: Halloween: The Night that the Skeletons Came to Life
25 oktober 2023 · 36 min
A Halloween story about the specter bridegroom. A bridegroom. Who's also a specter...and the bride who's actually really ok with that. Lees meer
The creature is a little piggy with soul. Your soul, to be exact.
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Music:
"Spring Migration" by Chad Crouch
"Vik Fence Haflak" by Blue Dot Sessions
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339: Norse Legends, Part 2: Fjord of the Rings
18 oktober 2023 · 43 min
The story of Frithiof and Ingeborg is rife with evil trolls, good trolls, sea witches, land witches, and how to move on when the tragedy of the past has changed you (into an actual troll). Lees meer
The creatures this week are Havman and Havfrue, Danish mer-people who might mer-der you or just give you a nice mer-ssage to relax. Mer.
Sources: https://myths.link/339
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Music:
"Daybreak" by Chad Crouch
"Dusk" by Chad Crouch
"Invicta" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Manaan" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Small Hours" by Chad Crouch
"The Gloaming" by Chad Crouch
"A Convocation" by Chad Crouch
"Bird Language" by Chad Crouch -
338: Norse Legends, Part 1: Mr. Viking, the Viking
11 oktober 2023 · 36 min
Viking is a Viking. His dad was either not very creative when it came to naming him, or had a very specific plan for his life. In his story we meet evil giants, awesome mythological dwarf dads, and the only Viking ball game that doesn't turn deadly...during the ball game. It kind of does immediately afterward, though. Lees meer
The creature is Hogboy! It's a barrow-wight, and it's actually way more terrifying than it sounds.
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Coddies: https://myths.link/coddies
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Music:
"Cicle Deserrat" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Backwater" by Chad Crouch
"Lover's Hollow" by Chad Crouch
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337: Greek Mythology: The Oracle
4 oktober 2023 · 50 min
For the god of healing, Apollo sure does a lot of the exact opposite. Born to a mother on the run from a giant snake, Apollo's life only gets more chaotic and destructive from there. Lees meer
The creature is Half-Chick! He might be only half a chicken, but he's 100% enema. Yes, you just read that correctly.
Disclaimer: https://myths.link/337
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Music:
"Unit 34" by Blue Dot Sessions
"The Broker" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Stephi" by Blue Dot Sessions
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336: Monkey King: The Golden Cicada Bachelor
27 september 2023 · 39 min
Xuanzang, the monk leading the Monkey King, Pigsy, and Sandy on their journey to the west doesn't want to get married. The city full of women who want to marry him don't really care. Lees meer
The creature is the Guyascutus, a deadly alligator. Imagine that. What an oddity.
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Disclaimer: https://myths.link/336
Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership
Nose Flute: https://myths.link/noseflute
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Music:Mountain Road by Blue Dot Sessions
When We Set Out by Blue Dot Sessions
Constructivism by Chad Crouch
Ludyku by Chad Crouch
Constructivism by Chad Crouch
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335: Indian folklore: Got Your Nose
20 september 2023 · 41 min
Two stories from Indian folklore where we learn that you should always know your exact weight in mangos...because it might help you outrun those eight guys trying to murder you. Also, being a parent is difficult, especially when your clever ideas to punish your kids just make them more awesome. Lees meer
The creature is the Gulon, from Sweden. It'll turn you into farts.
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Music:
Pacing by Chad Crouch
Steady Drizzle by Chad Crouch
Cerulean by Chad Crouch
Sea Smoke by Chad Crouch
Boligado by Chad Crouch
De Facto by Chad Crouch
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334: Arabian folklore, part 2: The Enemy of my Enemy is my Enemy
13 september 2023 · 51 min
The story of Fatima is a long one with many twists and turns. There are genies, evil wizards, massive battles, and a world-wide trek to make sure evil pays for its crimes, but at the center is Fatima, a woman who won't back down no matter the opposition, and who always stands for what she knows is right. Lees meer
The creature is a hairy naked man (another one!) but you actually might want to make this one your friend.
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Disclaimer: https://www.mythpodcast.com/15951/334-arabian-folklore-part-2-the-enemy-of-my-enemy-is-my-enemy/
Sources
The Tale of Princess Fatima, Warrior Woman
The Warrior Women of Islam
The Arabian Epic, Heroic and Oral Storytelling Volume 3
Rejected Princesses---
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Music:
Tedukedo by Chad Crouch
Pytarevubu by Chad Crouch
Lead Shroud by Blue Dot Sessions
Hills by Chad Crouch
Wren Language by Blue Dot Sessions
Dolly and Pad by Blue Dot Sessions
Amaranthus by Chad Crouch -
333: Arabian folklore, part 1: Resolve
6 september 2023 · 41 min
The epic story of Fatima, Dhat Al-Himma, the warrior woman, princess, mystic begins with the misadventures of her family line where they learn the perils of bad poetry, why you shouldn't marry genies, and it might be a bad thing to constantly rob your enemies when your bank account gets a little low. Lees meer
The creature is Grootslang, a snake with diamond eyes that maybe has an elephant best friend.
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Music:
Grove Melody by Chad Crouch
Numesy by Chad Crouch
Sea Smoke by Chad Crouch
Rack Focus by Chad Crouch
Afternoons by Chad Crouch
Little Brown Bird by Chad Crouch -
332: Japanese folklore: Frog and Slug are Friends
30 augustus 2023 · 44 min
Slug, frog, snake, shoot! Lees meer
You've heard of rock, paper, scissors, but have you heard of slug, frog, snake? That old man you're trying to rob who lives in the mountains by himself has. Hope you like everything being covered in slime.
Apparently these characters were reimagined for the manga/anime Naruto, but I haven't seen Naruto, so please don't sue me, people who own Naruto.
The creature is Jasconius. The island that will eat you.
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Links
Source for today's show: https://myths.link/frogmagic
Disclaimer: https://myths.link/332---
Music:
A Harbinger by Chad Crouch
The Folly of Human Conceits by Chad Crouch
Camas by Chad Crouch
Lakira by Chad Crouch
The Grove by Chad Crouch
Outlook by Chad Crouch
In My Head by Chad Crouch -
331: English Folklore: Bad Habits
23 augustus 2023 · 43 min
Two stories from English folklore about the secrets we keep. The first is the story of the Monk of Leicester, Dan Hew, a man who has a few verses of poetry he wants to yell at the married women of the village. All the married women. Lees meer
Humphrey Kynaston likes to party and has made it his life's goal to spend all his dad's money, a goal he'll be able to check off his todo list sooner than he thinks because he's terrible with money.
The creature is the Dobhar-Chu, a vicious otter who might just get his own true crime podcast.
Disclaimer: https://myths.link/331
YouTube video where you can see a couple of the places from the second story, about Humphrey Kynaston: https://myths.link/humphrey
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Music:
Step in, Step Out by Blue Dot Sessions
Rally by Blue Dot Sessions
Myrian by Blue Dot Sessions
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330: Jewish Folklore: The Gilded Cage
16 augustus 2023 · 44 min
Two stories from Yiddish folklore of taking a chance, making a change, going for a ride on a giant bird's wings, yelling at a classroom full of kids, and marrying a demon. Not necessarily in that order. Lees meer
The creature is the Piskie, from Cornwall. It's hopefully wearing clothing!
Links!
Grass sandals: https://myths.link/grassflop
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Music:
VK Mendl by Blue Dot Sessions
Element Ore by Blue Dot Sessions
Jog to the Water by Blue Dot Sessions
Drone Thistle by Blue Dot Sessions
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329: Danish Folklore: Out of the Box
9 augustus 2023 · 45 min
What would you do if you could have anything you could imagine, but it would cost you everything you have? Lees meer
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)
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Links:
Washerwoman book bit: https://myths.link/washerwoman
That condiment bottle: https://myths.link/condiment
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Music:
Watercool Quiet by Blue Dot Sessions
Burham Street by Blue Dot Sessions
Line Etching by Blue Dot Sessions
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328: Monkey King: Bullish
26 juli 2023 · 41 min
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. Lees meer
The creature of the week is the yamachichi, a creepy dude who loves morning breath. And also killing you.
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Links!
The Yamachichi: https://yokai.com/yamachichi/
The Journey to the West: https://myths.link/journey
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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
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327-French Fairy Tales: Sister, Sister
19 juli 2023 · 44 min
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. Lees meer
The creature is Cutty Soams! He'll cut your soams...if he's not a secret Scooby-Doo villain.
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Catpaw: https://myths.link/catpaw
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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 -
326-1001 Nights: Enough
12 juli 2023 · 44 min
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. Lees meer
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.
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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
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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
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325-Greek Myths: The Power of Love
5 juli 2023 · 44 min
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. Lees meer
The creature is Buffardello, a small, bearded fairy from Italy with many, many weird hobbies.
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Links:
The Buffardello's Wikipedia page, translated from Italian: https://myths.link/buffardello
Disclaimer: https://myths.link/325
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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
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324-Samurai Legends: Violent Ends
28 juni 2023 · 49 min
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. Lees meer
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.
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The phone umbrella: https://myths.link/phonebrella
Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership
Creature book: https://myths.link/cheremiscreaturebook
Disclaimer: https://myths.link/324
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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 -
323-Knights of the Round Table: Ladies' Knight
21 juni 2023 · 51 min
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. Lees meer
The creatures are the Elephant Men, the strange visitors you get when you're drinking whiskey with friends down by the river.
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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
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Music:
"Capilla" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Rough Hewn" by Blue Dot Sessions
"The Rampart" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Vulcan Street" by Blue Dot Sessions -
322-Norwegian Folklore: Ask Dad
14 juni 2023 · 35 min
Just ask dad Lees meer
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!
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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)
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Music:
"Long Await" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Smooth Edges" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Tell What You Know" by Blue Dot Sessions -
321B-Viking Legends: The Peacemaker
7 juni 2023 · 59 min
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. Lees meer
The creature is Biron (びろ～ん)! He's a little gross and weird!
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Biron: https://yokai.com/biron/
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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 -
321A-Viking Legends: Mostly Harmless
31 mei 2023 · 39 min
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. Lees meer
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
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"Our Lament" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Step in Step out" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Caverna" by Blue Dot Sessions
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320B-Popol Vuh: The Boys
24 mei 2023 · 43 min
The hero twins will rise... Lees meer
...and then fall. The underworld calls, and the monsters of their past comes back to haunt them.
The creature is the Obda, from Mari folklore. Yet another hairy naked man who lives in the forest. Who want to tickle you.
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Music:
"Caveman" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Pickers" by Blue Dot Sessions
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320A-Popol Vuh: Origin Story
17 mei 2023 · 38 min
In the beginning, the gods apparently had an undo button. Lees meer
And angry tortilla griddles that took out the first humans. Today, it's the beginning of the beginning in the Popol Vuh. We'll meet a macaw who thinks he's the son, a metal band lineup of underworld beings, and see the birth of the hero twins, who are destined to go up against the batman*
*not that batman
The creature is the Snallygaster, the answer to the age-old question of what happens when a Cthulhu bird gets drunk?
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Links!
An excellent translation of the Popol Vuh: https://myths.link/popolvuh
Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership
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319-Indian folklore: Tricks and Illusions
10 mei 2023 · 43 min
Can you beat fate? Lees meer
Subramanya has learned something terrible about two people who are practically siblings to him. Can he use his deep wisdom to beat the life that's laid out before them?
The creature is maneki-neko, the waving cat, and we'll see how cats can be very lucky...if they can be bothered to help you in the first place.
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"Plaque" by Blue Dot Sessions
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318-Greek Mythology: Sad Lad
3 mei 2023 · 47 min
Hephaestus has his day Lees meer
Who is the smith god of Olympus? Why is he married to Aphrodite, and why can't he catch a break? This week, it's all about Hephaestus and his journey of self discovery where he (hopefully) doesn't fall off a mountain. Again.
The creature is the Sea Hare. It's a hare that lives in the sea and also is relentlessly vicious.
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"Pink Skies" by Chad Crouch
"Soft Light" by Chad Crouch
"Evening Overture" by Chad Crouch
"Among the Reeds" by Chad Crouch
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317-Monkey King: Make it Rain
26 april 2023 · 44 min
We're back in the story of the Monkey King, and monkey finds a noble new calling: freeing enslaved monks. Does this noble calling include the ignoble murdering of his enemies and/or tricking them into drinking his urine? Yes. Yes it does. Lees meer
The creature is the Stcemqestcint, the stinky naked man watching you in the forest.
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Music:
"American Crow" by Chad Crouch
"Delmendra" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Black Cosmos Ring" by Chad Crouch
"Fuscia" by Chad Crouch
"Negentrophy" by Chad Crouch
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316-French Fairy Tales: Right Meow
19 april 2023 · 44 min
What happens when you see something you can't live without? A thing you desire so strongly that you can't stop thinking about it. Do you give up everything to try to get it? Lees meer
Maybe? But if what you're willing to give up is your child and the thing you desire is fruit from the garden...maybe rethink your priorities. It's the story of "The White Cat" by Madame d'Aulnoy, and in addition to questionable parenting, there are quests, dwarves that are just doing their job, evil fairies, and cat ballet.
The creature this time is Adar Llwch Gwin, a pet that's probably too obedient
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315-Korean folklore: Mountain Magic
12 april 2023 · 39 min
A story from Korean folklore about friendship, kindness, moving on, and why magicians are terrible actors. Lees meer
The creature is the Silver Lake Serpent, and it's not actually in Silver Lake, near Perry, NY, but hanging out in a nearby hotel.
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314-Greek Myth: Baby Steps
5 april 2023 · 37 min
The story from Greek mythology of how Hermes became an Olympian by killing a turtle and eating some barbecue. Lees meer
The creatures are the heikegani (平家蟹), that angry crab that might just be a deceased samurai who has waited at the bottom of the sea for centuries...to snap at your toes a little.
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"Jillian Bridges" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Golden Grass" by Blue Dot Sessions
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313B-1001 Nights: Night Shift
29 maart 2023 · 43 min
We wrap of the stories of the dervishes (and the mysterious visitors to the party who are DEFINITELY NOT the caliph and Jafar) and then the hostess and her sisters find the tables have turned...because, yes of course, they have been threatening the life of their ruler, but more because...why were they beating those dogs and weeping?? Lees meer
The creature is Napf-Hans! A German version of the butter cat who is neither butter nor cat...but who loves cake and beer.
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313A-1001 Nights: Party Down
22 maart 2023 · 36 min
A party no one can speak of under threat of death. Genie fights, wizard battles, and grocery shopping. Yes, we're back in One Thousand and One Nights. Lees meer
The creature is haakapainizi, a folksy grasshopper! Who is also a cannibal!
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Music:"The Records" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Black Ballots" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Union Hall" by Blue Dot Sessions
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312-Norwegian Folklore: Let's Dance
15 maart 2023 · 40 min
A Norwegian tale about why you should pay your employees a living wage (or at least not beat them and try to have them executed), or else you could end up in a never-ending dance party. Lees meer
The creature is why you should avoid home improvement projects like the plague...because you could be literally plagued with wood and earth imps.
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311-Samurai: Lost and Found
8 maart 2023 · 52 min
A Ronin (a masterless samurai) goes on a quest to find a stolen sword and restore the honor of his family's name, but, when it comes to pushing the limits of what is right in order to see his mission through, how far is too far? Lees meer
The creature is Rübezahl, a turnip counter, and we'll see why you shouldn't trust people who love vegetables.
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Music:
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310-Norse Sagas: The Maiden King
1 maart 2023 · 46 min
The story of Sigrgarthr and the Maiden King, from Icelandic folklore has Viking male models, ruthless princesses, people shoving metal down their pants to make unbeatable weapons, dragons, trolls, witches, and monsters. There's a lot going on this week. Lees meer
The creature this week is the Pope Lick Monster, who shows that the most dangerous thing of all is our own superstition. And also being hit by trains.
Show post and article: https://myths.link/310
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"Caseco" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Garrucha" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Inspector F" by Blue Dot Sessions
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309-Scandinavian Folklore: The Enemy of my Enemy
22 februari 2023 · 39 min
This week, there are three stories of people bargaining: with the devil, with that angry lady who owns too many cats, and with...rocks, and we'll see that the person you need...might be the one you least suspect. Lees meer
The creature this week is a forest creature who won't lope lazily past your out-of-focus camera...because he'll fly past. He's Batsquatch!
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"Mr. Mole and Son" by Blue Dot Sessions
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308-Tricksters: Food Chain
15 februari 2023 · 41 min
Stories of tricksters from the folklore of the Hopi, Northern Pueblo, and Algonquin people. Coyote makes an enemy when he steals Fox's best friend...and eats him. We meet Rabbit Boy and learn how to get a free ride from your worst enemy. Then, we see how that guy who keeps trying to bite your tail off...might not be your friend? Lees meer
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"Dust Digger" by Blue Dot Sessions
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307-Dragons: Pie Hard
8 februari 2023 · 35 min
The story of why, no matter how good of an idea it sounds like after a few drinks, you shouldn't steal church bells and drop them into a nearby pond. You might awaken an ancient evil. Because of course you will. This is the tale of the Knucker. Lees meer
The creature this week is Bunny Man! He throws axes at cars!
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306-Latin American Folklore: Payback
1 februari 2023 · 36 min
Two stories from Latin America folklore about people (and animals?) getting payback. The first is a story about why you shouldn't bite strangers. The second is about a man who can make the dead rise...but for a small fee will make sure that they stop. Lees meer
The creature is the magician's monster from Castle Frankenstein, a living lesson of why you shouldn't brag about your elixir of life and then die a year later.
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Music:
"Drama Queen" by Podington Bear
"Dutiligi" by Podington Bear
"Haze" by Chad Crouch
"In My Head" by Podington Bear
"LA" by Podington Bear
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305-Turkish Folklore: Angry Bird
25 januari 2023 · 36 min
The story of the Bird of Sorrow, from Turkish folklore, has love, loss, gratitude, people messing up coffeehouses, genie girlfriends, and elaborate pranks involving not being able to take off your pants. It's a big week. Lees meer
The creature is the neugle, a handsome little horse that gives Lil' Sebastian a run for his money.
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Music:
"Among the Reeds" by Podington Bear
"Caprese" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Chel Taza" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Enter on Bull Lake" by Podington Bear
"Nesting" by Podington Bear
"Confluence" by Podington Bear
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304-Celtic Folklore: Among Us
18 januari 2023 · 38 min
Two stories from Celtic folklore of the things that lurk among us: witches that live in our home town, trolls that hold dance parties on the frozen wastes, and tiny, 1000-year-old fairy creatures who are buying drinks after work. Lees meer
The creature this week is the Giant of Smeeth, who would really like you to watch your language, please.
***Slight correction***
I mention that it is 9th century Scotland in the first story. It's...probably not? The stories are just kind of vaguely Medieval or Early Modern and it likely takes place in the late Middle Ages since witchcraft wasn't a capital offense in England until the 1500s.The 9th century bit was part of a throwaway joke about margaritas at girl's night, but I thought it would be better to be more accurate.
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Music:
"The Ascent" by Chad Crouch
"Down and Around" by Chad Crouch
"October Shuffle" by Chad Crouch
"Filesharer's Lament" by Chad Crouch
"Running on Empty" by Chad Crouch
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303-Japanese Folklore: Rice and Means
11 januari 2023 · 42 min
Two stories from Japan about samurai (and wannabe samurai) following their dreams. Too bad it takes fights with giant creatures and a little bit of murder to do so. Lees meer
The creature this time is ao nyōbō, and she doesn't want you to stop by her beautiful, horribly dilapidated mansion.
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302-Jewish Folklore: Losing Hares
4 januari 2023 · 35 min
This week, we learn where you shouldn't kiss a rabbit (it's exactly where you think), and how a dance party can save a city. Lees meer
The creature is B.O.B., the Beast of Blattenboro, and he's here to do two things: exsanguinate dogs and scare people...and there is a lot of dog blood to suck and people to scare, so it's going to be around for a while.
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"Chrome and Wax" by Blue Dot Sessions
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301-Japanese Folklore: After Sundown
28 december 2022 · 19 min
The story of a family and the monsters that hunt them. The twist? These are monsters that they might know better than they realize. Lees meer
The creature is snow snake! It's a snake that lives in the snow, and if you're thinking, "that's ridiculous, snakes are cold blooded!" Well, while you were thinking about that it bit you and you died. Congrats.
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Reuter's fact-check on Snow Snakes (2021): https://myths.link/snowsnakesreuters
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300-Norse Christmas: A Slaying Song Tonight
21 december 2022 · 44 min
An abbot spends Christmas surrounded by outlaws in the dark forest, so he can listen to mysterious, otherworldly music. A farm has a fun Christmas tradition where employees end up dead on Christmas morning. It must be the holidays in Swedish and Icelandic folklore. Lees meer
The creature is draugr of the sea, Norse sea zombies, who are going to get in the way of your holiday mead run.
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