342: Japanese folklore: Lord Long Legs
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...
8 Nov 202334min
341: Greek Mythology: The Huntress
What happens when you mix chastity, violence, and absolutely zero private baths? The history of the Olympian Artemis...and a whole lot of problems. The creature this week is the Heinzelmännchen, the ...
1 Nov 202344min
340: Halloween: The Night that the Skeletons Came to Life
A Halloween story about the specter bridegroom. A bridegroom. Who's also a specter...and the bride who's actually really ok with that. The creature is a little piggy with soul. Your soul, to be exact...
25 Okt 202335min
339: Norse Legends, Part 2: Fjord of the Rings
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). The creatu...
18 Okt 202343min
338: Norse Legends, Part 1: Mr. Viking, the Viking
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 th...
11 Okt 202336min
337: Greek Mythology: The Oracle
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. The creature is ...
4 Okt 202350min
336: Monkey King: The Golden Cicada Bachelor
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. The creature is ...
27 Sep 202339min
335: Indian folklore: Got Your Nose
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 i...
20 Sep 202341min
