264-Korean folklore: On the Mountainside
Myths and Legends30 Maalis 2022

264-Korean folklore: On the Mountainside

Five stories from Korean folklore all woven together to tell a grand narrative of the lives of normal people (and animals...and trees) on a mountainside in medieval Korea.

The creature is the Iara, from Brazil, a vampire mermaid who isn't thrilled to be a vampire mermaid but hey, it was the best her fish friends could do for her a the time.

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"Bangolet" by Blue Dot Sessions

"Patched In" by Blue Dot Sessions

"Our Own Melody" by Blue Dot Sessions

"Peacoat" by Blue Dot Sessions

"Vernouillet" by Blue Dot Sessions

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