345: Welsh legends: Fetch Quest
The story of Culhwch and Olwen is that of a thousand quests and why it's probably ok to name your baby after the place they were born...but maybe not if they were born in a literal pigsty. The creatu...
29 Nov 202340min
344: Armenian folklore: Giants, Giants Everywhere
The story of Mirza, from Armenian folklore, and why it pays to be a heavy sleeper. Also, if you find your incredibly angry, stinky uncle chained up in a closet...it's probably best to leave him there....
22 Nov 202342min
343: British Legends: Mr. Nice Knight
A knight learns that generosity for those in need is good. Generosity to the point where you're in a worse spot than those you're helping? Maybe it's time to make a budget. Also, why you should follow...
15 Nov 202333min
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
