60A-Beowulf: I'm Kind of a Big Deal
You know the story of Beowulf. I don't need to do this. But really, there's mead. There's Grendel. There are mead-fueled fights with Grendel. It's just a fun, (kind of) light re-telling of the classic story, minus all the yelling, Angelina Jolie, and eye explosions of the 2007 movie. The creature this week is why you have that perpetual sun burn. And vampire fingers. --------------------------- Career Day this week: http://itunes.careerdayshow.com or just http://careerdayshow.com Blue Apron: http://www.blueapron.com/legends MVMT watches: http://www.MVMTwatches.com/myths --------------------------- Music: "The Telling" by Blue Dot Sessions "The Last Whale" by Jelsonic "Stipple" by Blue Dot Sessions "Our Quiet Company" by Blue Dot Sessions "Forecasting" by Podington Bear "Dunes" by Podington Bear "Coronea" by Blue Dot Sessions "Dark Sanctum (Boss Fight)" by Visager "Title Theme" by VisagerSupport the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8 Helmi 201733min
59-Greek Myths: The Violence of Our Ancestors
Many connected stories from Greek mythology. We'll start with story of Hades and Persephone, and learn why she's always hanging around the underworld (hint: it's not because she wants to). Then, I'll tell the story of the curse of the house of Atreus, starting with Tantalus and his questionable food choices. It's a long, dark episode, so get ready. The creature is the Nakki, from Finland, who just wants to drown you and look good while doing it. Is that too much to ask? The store: http://www.bardic.fm Loot crate! http://www.lootcrate.com/legends MVMT watches: http://www.mvmtwatches.com/myths Music: "White Filament" by Blue Dot Sessions "What it is" by Podington Bear "Helmer Sprak" by Blue Dot Sessions "Thoughtful" by Lee Rosevere "Casual Uncertainties" by Gurdonark "Aquamarine, My Distant Blue" by Nihilore "Deserted City" by Kai Engel "Captain Socrates" by Nihilore "As Nihilism Gives Way to Existentialism" by NihiloreSupport the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1 Helmi 201745min
58-Native American Folklore: Monster
The first story today is from the Mi'kmaq, Passamaquoddy, and Maliseet people, about all the things that can go wrong when creating the animals and why you shouldn't drink gross monster waste water. The second story is from Cree fokllore, about Monster Skunk farting everyone to death because this is a serious podcast that takes itself very seriously. The creature is evil. Literally, she is the embodiment of evil from Russian folklore...a little old lady living in the woods. The Heifer International fundraiser: https://fundraise.heifer.org/mythpodcast Music: "Yellow Dust" by Rolemusic "Straw Fields" by Rolemusic "Rarified" by Podington Bear "Mirabelle" by Podington Bear "Pacing" by Blue Dot Session "Fragile, Do Not Drop" by Podington Bear "Call Now" by Podington Bear "In the Back Room" by Blue Dot Session "Independent Film" by Steve Combs "Feather on the Crest" by Blue Dot SessionsSupport the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25 Tammi 201730min
57-Japanese Fairy Tales: Faithful
This week, there are two stories from Japanese folklore. The first has to do with a butterfly that just won't give up trying to land on the face of a dying man. The second is of a monk-in-training who just doesn't want to stop partying. The creature is Hedley Cow, and she will give you hope that that the relationship with your crush might work out...but will leave you standing alone in the swamp. Sponsors: Check out http://audible.com/myths for some excellent audiobooks. The one I recommended on today's show was "Mythology" by Edith Hamilton. Music: "The Face on the Thrush" by Blue Dot Sessions "Tendon" by Blue Dot Sessions "Planting Flags" by Blue Dot Sessions "Silent Flock" by Blue Dot Sessions "Orange Juicier" by Podington Bear "Grey Grey Joe" by Blue Dot Sessions "A Path Unwinding" by Blue Dot Sessions "Slow Lights" by Lee Rosevere "Summer Days" by Kai Engel Links: An abridged English version of the Lotus Sutra The gummy bear anatomy kitSupport the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18 Tammi 201733min
56-Nepali Folklore: Hope You Guess My Name
A story of a young woman from Nepal who has a (sadly) common problem for folklore, but a very uncommon solution. Also she eats goat vomit. She probably doesn't enjoy it, though. The creature this time is the Habetrot, and she'll make you want to wear stone glasses...and them promptly throw them down in horror and run away. The Myths and Legends store is now up! Check it out at http://www.mythpodcast.com/store Say hi to me on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/jasontheweiser ----- Check out http://www.blueapron.com/legends to get your first three meals free with free shipping. It is a fantastic service, and I highly recommend it. ----- The Heifer International thing: It's just a little something we wanted to do after learning about the situation in Nepal. If you'd like to donate, we made it super-easy. Just go to http://fundraise.heifer.org/mythpodcastand you'll be redirected to the page. ----- Music: "Springtime" by Podington Bear "Spring Comes Early" by Podington Bear "Just Watching" by Podington Bear "Golden Hour" by Podington Bear "Clover" by Little Glass Men "Your Pulse" by Little Glass Men "A Night to Kill and Die" by GumbelSupport the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11 Tammi 201732min
55-Grimm: My (Bird) Heart Will Go On
This story from the Grimm brothers has giants, witches, magical animal organs, enchanted produce, and a helpful (and maybe a little homicidal) cloud buddy who just wants to aid you in finding the next steps on the journey that is life. This story is bizarre and wonderful and a testament to the endurance of love and the continuing admonishment to avoid entering spooky castles in dark folklore forests. The creature this time is from Wales and has to try really, really had to place her one tusk-like vampire tooth in your neck before you wake up. If you want to say hi, http://www.twitter.com/mythpodcast and http://www.facebook.com/mythpodcast are great places. We also opened the Myths and Legends store at http://www.mythpodcast.com/store Music: "Spins and Never Falls" by Blue Dot Sessions "Chrome Muffler" by Podington Bear "Automatic" by Podington Bear "Am Trans" by Podington Bear "Pavement Hack" by Blue Dot Sessions "Intermezzo" by Podington Bear "Grebe" by Podington Bear "Giving Tree" by Podington BearSupport the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4 Tammi 201730min
54C-Gilgamesh: Dust
The end of the saga of Gilgamesh...and possibly the end of Gilgamesh, but not if the demi-god has anything to say about it. After a tragic loss, Gilgamesh goes on a quest to defeat mankind's greatest enemy - death itself, and he learns the secrets of our destructive past. The creature this week slathers his naked body in mud and twigs. Hows that for juxtaposition? Sponsors: Loot Crate! Check out http://www.lootcrate.com/legends (offer code: LEGENDS) for the awesome antihero box. Blue Apron! http://www.blueapron.com/legends Music: "Seasong" by Jelsonic | "The Terrerium" by Blue Dot Sessions | "Sunbeam" by Podington Bear | "Holding Hands" by Podington Bear | "Pacing" by Blue Dot Sessions | "Neil Takes Two" by Blue Dot Sessions | "Lead Shroud" by Blue Dot Session | "Epiphany" by Podington Bear | "Dry Air" by Podington Bear | "Studie I" by Jahzzar | "There's a Special Place for some People" by Chris ZabriskieSupport the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28 Joulu 201645min
54B-Gilgamesh: Huge
Gilgamesh and his new best friend are heading out on an adventure to fight a firebreathing giant named "Hugeness the Terrible." Also there's a giant deadly bull fight, talk of zombies, some tiny shoes, and light hand-holding. If those things don't make you want to listen to this episode I can't think of anything else that would. The creature this week is splinter cat, the enemy of arboretums everywhere. The Myths and Legends store is now up! Check it out at http://www.mythpodcast.com/store Say hi to me on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/jasontheweiser Music: "LA" by Podington Bear "Insatiable Toad" by Blue Dot Sessions "In the Back Room" by Blue Dot Sessions "Great is the Contessa" by Blue Dot Sessions "Gnossienne 3" by Podington Bear "Gnossienne 4" by Podington Bear "Dark Wonder" by Julie Maxwell "The Group of Girls Die First" by Keshco "Direct to Video" by Chris ZabriskieSupport the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21 Joulu 201633min
