Myths and Legends

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280-Korean Folklore: Family Matters Jul 20, 2022

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Three stories from Korean folklore about family with terrible frog sons, angry imps beating guys with sticks until their arms get tired, and a mayor who just doesn't know when to quit.

The creature is the Leanhaum-Shee, and if someone wants to set you up on a date with an invisible person...maybe pass. And also run away as quickly as possible.

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Disclaimer: https://myths.link/280

Scoundrel: https://myths.link/scoundrel

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Music:

"Pitho Magnus" by Blue Dot Sessions

"Elegant Weasel" by Blue Dot Sessions

"It Must Be" by Michele Nobler

"Why" by bzur

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279-Norse Sagas: Prince Ali Jul 13, 2022

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The story of Spotted Ali, from the Icelandic sagas, has werewolves, ogre battles, and witch curses. It also has parents doing the right thing (and then the wrong thing for way too much cash), enemies becoming friends if they can keep on doing enemy stuff, and why you should always be polite to people who help you out: you don't know which ones might be actual trolls.

The creature this week is the Kibaan, a chill hairy guy who will play music for you...providing you don't try to steal his child.

Links!

Tiny plastic babies! https://myths.link/tinyplasticbabies

Ali source and academic article: https://myths.link/alisource

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Music:

"A Certain Lightness" by Blue Dot Sessions

"Bridgewalker" by Blue Dot Sessions

"Clouds at Castor Ridge" by Blue Dot Sessions

"Persimmon" by Blue Dot Sessions

"Ewa Valley" by Blue Dot Sessions

"Sals Piano Solo" by Blue Dot Sessions

"Tapoco Critter" by Blue Dot Sessions

"The Onyx" by Blue Dot Sessions

"Zelus" by Blue Dot Sessions

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278-Oscar Wilde: Skyrockets in Flight Jul 06, 2022

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Two literary fairy tales from Irish writer Oscar Wilde. On the first, we'll see that even fireworks need spa days. Is that what wallowing in the mud with animals is? Probably, right?

On the second, it's a story of love. Cynical, brutal love.

The creature is the Joseung Saja (저승 사자), a dapper grim reaper who's all business.

Disclaimer: https://myths.link/278

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Music:

"Spunk Lit" by Blue Dot Sessions

"Basketliner" by Blue Dot Sessions

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277-1001 Nights: Kiss the Cook Jun 29, 2022

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The story of the cook and the warlock, from 1001 Nights, where you see how a hot tub can change your entire life's course.

The creature is the Murghi-i-adami, a buff peacock with a lot to say.

Disclaimer & vizier bit: https://myths.link/277

Scoundrel! Check out the worst (as in least talented) counterfeiter in US history: https://myths.link/scoundrel

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Music:

"Gothrd" by Blue Dot Sessions

"Hrse Hrse" by Blue Dot Sessions

"Still Nite" by Blue Dot Sessions

"Pglet Credits" by Blue Dot Sessions

"Shepman" by Blue Dot Sessions

"Shphrd" by Blue Dot Sessions

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276-Swiss Horror: Along Came a Spider Jun 22, 2022

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An adaptation of a Swiss horror novella "The Black Spider" by author Jeremias Gotthelf (AKA Albert Bitzius), about a town with a knight problem, so they make a deal with a very suspicious man to help them in their time of need.

The creature is the Kanbari nyūdō, that creepy hairy guy watching you go to the bathroom on New Year's Eve.

The disclaimer: https://myths.link/276

Music:

All music by Blue Dot Sessions

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275-Tibetan Folklore: Free Bird Jun 15, 2022

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A prince, chased by seven evil wizard roommates, seeks help from a hermit. This leads him on a journey of discovery that entails ghosts, mythological creature kidnapping, and many, many blisters.

The creature is the Lioumere, and you'll see that clowns aren't just for children's birthday parties! They're also for doing dental work on dangerous ogresses.

The strange, sad life of Bernarr Macfadden: https://myths.link/scoundrel

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Music:

"Arc Chamber" by Blue Dot Sessions

"Laser Focus" by Blue Dot Sessions

"Tango Rosino" by Blue Dot Sessions

"Taoudella" by Blue Dot Sessions

"TwoPound" by Blue Dot Sessions

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274-European Folklore: Murky Jun 08, 2022

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Two stories from Eastern Europe where we see why mythological water monsters aren't a great way to discipline your kids. On the second, if a wizard is mumbling something outside your house, you're in for a bad time unless you talk to a witch.

The creatures are the Devil's Dandy Dogs! They're not dandy, not the devil's, and they're barely dogs!

Disclaimer: https://myths.link/274

Newts! The new PRX podcast I mentioned that has the Vodník, the Czech water monster in the first story. If you want to check it out: https://myths.link/newts

Man Glitter: https://myths.link/manglitter it's just sawdust.

Music:

"Jubelio" by Blue Dot Sessions

"The Broker" by Blue Dot Sessions

"Forgot His Jam" by Blue Dot Sessions

"In Time We Shall" by Blue Dot Sessions

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273-Robin Hood: The Good Thief Jun 01, 2022

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You would think, if you're the most wanted person in Britain, you would probably want to lie low for a little while and think that the all-too-happy-to-get-kidnapped abbot with the big bags of gold strolling through Sherwood forest might be an obvious trap.

The creature is why you don't want to eat a big meal and then go into battle.

Links!

Scoundrel! Check out the story of Sarah Wilson: https://myths.link/scoundrel

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Music:

"Access Road" by Blue Dot Sessions

"Babble Babble Brook" by Blue Dot Sessions

"Ballade" by Blue Dot Sessions

"Cold Summers" by Blue Dot Sessions

"Slow Dial" by Blue Dot Sessions

"Tionesta" by Blue Dot Sessions

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272-Egyptian Folklore: Imposter May 25, 2022

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The story of a young man who decided that he would do anything to live the life of his dreams...but how far is too far?

The creature is the Minata-Karaia, basically ents who snack on their armpit fruit.

Mitos y Leyendas: https://myths.link/mitos

Best of the Worst, another show we have that's basically creature of the week but with comic book villains: https://myths.link/botw

Fictional is back, too! https://fictional.fm/subscribe

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Music:

"Hedgeliner" by Blue Dot Sessions

"Mr. Mole and Son" by Blue Dot Sessions

"Purple Light" by Blue Dot Sessions

"Plaid Shapes" by Blue Dot Sessions

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New Podcast: Myths and Legends, now in Spanish! May 23, 2022

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Sonoro and Nextpod (that’s Jason and Carissa Weiser!) present Mitos y Leyendas. The acclaimed podcast about mythology and worldwide folklore, now in Spanish.

Listen, learn, and subscribe today on your favorite podcast platform to catch all the episodes every week. Available now!

To listen directly on Apple Podcasts: https://play.sonoropodcast.com/LFm7oyx7

Nextpod.com

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