Myths and Legends

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317-Monkey King: Make it Rain Apr 26, 2023

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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.
The creature is the Stcemqestcint, the stinky naked man watching you in the forest.
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I can't remember if I've mentioned this, but a PHENOMENAL source of the complete Monkey King story (Journey to the West) is this book translated by Anthony Yu: https://myths.link/journey
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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
"Operatives" by Chad Crouch

316-French Fairy Tales: Right Meow Apr 19, 2023

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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?
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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Disclaimer, source, and Tomato picture for the Instagram-averse: https://myths.link/316
Chilled Rabbit: https://myths.link/rabbitcorpse
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Music:
"Feeling Fine" by Blue Dot Sessions
"On our own again" by Blue Dot Sessions

315-Korean folklore: Mountain Magic Apr 12, 2023

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A story from Korean folklore about friendship, kindness, moving on, and why magicians are terrible actors.
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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Allll the stuff about the Silver Lake Serpent: https://myths.link/315
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314-Greek Myth: Baby Steps Apr 05, 2023

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The story from Greek mythology of how Hermes became an Olympian by killing a turtle and eating some barbecue.
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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Everything becomes a crab: https://myths.link/crabs
The show post with the disclaimer and crab pictures: https://myths.link/314

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Music
"Pintle" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Jillian Bridges" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Golden Grass" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Again in the Spring" by Blue Dot Sessions

313B-1001 Nights: Night Shift Mar 29, 2023

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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??
The creature is Napf-Hans! A German version of the butter cat who is neither butter nor cat...but who loves cake and beer.
Squirrel underpants! https://myths.link/squirrelunderpants
Best of the Worst! https://villains.lol/listen/
Disclaimer! https://myths.link/313b
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313A-1001 Nights: Party Down Mar 22, 2023

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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.
The creature is haakapainizi, a folksy grasshopper! Who is also a cannibal!
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The Best of the Worst! https://villains.lol/listen
Tiny Lobster Hands! https://myths.link/lobsterhands
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Music:
"The Records" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Black Ballots" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Union Hall" by Blue Dot Sessions

312-Norwegian Folklore: Let's Dance Mar 15, 2023

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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.
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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Music:
"Chai Belltini" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Pedalrider" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Single Still" by Blue Dot Sessions
"The Yards" by Blue Dot Sessions

311-Samurai: Lost and Found Mar 08, 2023

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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?
The creature is Rübezahl, a turnip counter, and we'll see why you shouldn't trust people who love vegetables.
Best of the Worst! https://villains.lol/listen/
The disclaimer and source: https://myths.link/311
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Music:
"Gra Hovedvei" by Blue Dot Sessions

310-Norse Sagas: The Maiden King Mar 01, 2023

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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.
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
Best of the Worst is back! https://villains.lol/listen
Music:
"Caseco" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Garrucha" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Inspector F" by Blue Dot Sessions
"La Naranja Borriana" by Blue Dot Sessions

309-Scandinavian Folklore: The Enemy of my Enemy Feb 22, 2023

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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.
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!
Show post and Batsquatch article: https://myths.link/309
Best of the Worst is back! https://villains.lol/listen
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Music:
"Jemma" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Mr. Mole and Son" by Blue Dot Sessions
"TwoPound" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Delicates" by Blue Dot Sessions

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