392: 1001 Nights: The Unthinkable (part 1 of 2)

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.   Links:  Allll the stuff about the Silver Lake Serpent: https://myths.link/315 Want ridiculous villains? Because this is how you get ridiculous villains: https://villains.lol   * * * Sponsors:  Simplisafe! Customize the perfect system for your home in just a few minutes: https://SimpliSafe.com/legends  Olive & June! Salon-worthy nails at home with the Olive and June Mani System: https://oliveandjune.com/legends  Athletic Greens! Looking for an easier way to take supplements? Athletic Greens: https://AthleticGreens.com/legends  Socks, shirts, and underwear that feel good for many reasons. We love our Bombas: https://bombas.com/legends with code: legends

12 Apr 202338min

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. Best of the Worst! https://villains.lol Everything becomes a crab: https://myths.link/crabs The show post with the disclaimer and crab pictures: https://myths.link/314 * * *  Sponsor: Indeed: Attract, Interview, and Hire all in one place. Start hiring now: https://indeed.com/legends * * *  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

5 Apr 202336min

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   * * *  Sponsor:  Rocket Money! Cancel unwanted subscriptions and manage your expenses the easy way. https://rocketmoney.com/legends

29 Mar 202343min

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!  The membership! https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership  The Best of the Worst! https://villains.lol/listen  Tiny Lobster Hands! https://myths.link/lobsterhands   * * * Sponsors:   Athletic Greens:   AG1 by Athletic Greens is an easier way to take supplements. https://athleticgreens.com/LEGENDS * * *  Music:  "The Records" by Blue Dot Sessions  "Black Ballots" by Blue Dot Sessions  "Union Hall" by Blue Dot Sessions

22 Mar 202336min

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.  Membership! Want ad-free and bonus episodes? Check out Myths and Legends Plus in Apple Podcasts or go to https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership  Best of the Worst! Check it one of our other shows, which is like if the creature of the week segment was about ridiculous comic book villains: https://villains.lol/listen/  --- Sponsors: Simplisafe: There’s no safe like SimpliSafe: https://simplisafe.com/LEGENDS  Canva: Collaborate with Canva for Teams: https://canva.me/MYTHS  Bombas: Ready to get active? Think Bombas: https://bombas.com/legends  Babbel: Babbel: Language for life. https://babbel.com/myths   --- Music: "Chai Belltini" by Blue Dot Sessions "Pedalrider" by Blue Dot Sessions "Single Still" by Blue Dot Sessions "The Yards" by Blue Dot Sessions

15 Mar 202339min

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   --- Sponsors:  Rocket Money: Stop throwing money away. Cancel unwanted subscriptions. https://rocketmoney.com/legends  Indeed: Need to hire? You need Indeed. https://indeed.com/LEGENDS  Olive and June: The Olive & June Mani System is everything you need for a salon-quality manicure in one box. https://oliveandjune.com/legends  Athletic Greens: Comprehensive nutrition in one simple scoop. https://athleticgreens.com/LEGENDS   --- Music:  "Gra Hovedvei" by Blue Dot Sessions

8 Mar 202351min

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

1 Mar 202346min

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   -- Sponsors: PIA VPN: An awesome, super fast, super private VPN service. Check it out for an incredible discount: https://www.piavpn.com/Legends.  BetterHelp: The episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Thinking about giving therapy a try? Try out BetterHelp. https://betterhelp.com/myths.   -- Music: "Jemma" by Blue Dot Sessions "Mr. Mole and Son" by Blue Dot Sessions "TwoPound" by Blue Dot Sessions "Delicates" by Blue Dot Sessions

22 Feb 202338min