18-St. Nick: Rusty Chains and Candy Canes
The story behind the transition from Saint Nicholas to Santa Claus is one that includes murder, priest-punching, and ominous, demonic-looking companions. This episode looks at the legends behind an austere bishop who has been transformed into a magical, portly elf. **Note: as I say in the show, this episode is not for young children. The story of St. Nick includes grisly murders and mentions of prostitution. Listener discretion is advised.** The creature of the week is another sort of Santa from Spain who, in the old days, eschewed the coal for bad children for a long, deadly scythe. Become a member? Say Hi on Facebook! Find the show on iTunes?! Krampus pictures The History of Rome Music "The Krampus Song" by J Dobbs Rosa (J. Dobbs Rosa on Twitter) "Threads and Veils" by Blue Dot Sessions "Lathe" by Blue Dot Sessions "Sirius" by Sergey Cheremisinov "Cheap Suit" by Jason Staczek "Dune" by Filip Roter "Sorcery" by Bog "Christmas Lights" by Patrick Poe "Fledgling" by Psychadelik PedestrianSupport the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23 Dec 201532min
17C-Theseus: I Volunteer as Tribute
The final chapter in the story of Theseus, the Minotaur, and all the other people that have gotten swept up in this drama spanning decades. We'll learn exactly what the Delphic Oracle meant by her prophecy, and how you can use a spool of thread to kill a giant monster. On the creature of the week, it's a very literal tiny dancer. Become a Member? Say "Hi" on Facebook! Find the show on iTunes Music: "Comfort in Uncertainty" by bbatv "Great is the Contessa" by Blue Dot Sessions "The Big Out There" by Krackatoa "Hiroko in Deep" by Whodiniz "When it Gets Dark at 4PM" by Will Bangs "Reverie" by WVTMSupport the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16 Dec 201535min
17B-Icarus and Daedalus: A Portrait of the Artificer as a Young Man
The story of Daedalus and Icarus is much more than just Icarus flying too close to the sun. Daedalus, the inventor, is directly responsible for the labyrinth and the Minotaur. He's a man whose will to survive and desire for significance drives him to make magnificent things, which only bring death, destruction, and tragedy for him and everyone around him. On the creature of the week, you'll learn how you can keep a Russian forest-dweller from playing pranks on you. All you have to do is burn his entire forest to the ground. Become a member Say hi on Facebook Find the show on iTunes Music: "The Tide" by Alex Finch "Cab Ride" by Blue Dot Sessions "Mosic" by Blue Dot Sessions "Lights Out" by Blue Dot Sessions "Avec Toi" by Dana Boul "Endless" by Dana Boul "Last Straws for Sale (Instrumental)" by Lisa Germano "Something Elated" by Broke for Free "Wandering" by Steve CombsSupport the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9 Dec 201534min
17A-Theseus: It’s Dangerous to go Alone!
We have all heard the story of Theseus fighting that monstrous half-bull, half-man beast known as the Minotaur, but the original story starts years earlier. It involves tensions between two kingdoms, a deadly poetry slam, and dumb bandits. The creature of the week is a small chicken that will give you lots of gold...if you can keep it from sitting on you in the middle of the night and giving you nightmares. Become a member Tell a story on the podcast Find the show on iTunes Music: "Cold, Heat, Dust and Dew" by Curious Inversions "The Shoes they Wear" by Blue Dot Sessions "Empty Trees" by Ketsa "Diversity" by Ketsa "Here is Now" by Ketsa "Something Elated" by Broke for Free "Wandering" by Steve CombsSupport the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2 Dec 201528min
16-Russian Fairy Tales: She-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named
The story of a young woman, her magic doll, and a witch who may be the most terrifying - or the most ridiculous - person you've ever seen. You'll also see that you should definitely not trust a gift from a witch. Especially if that gift is a human skull...that's on fire. On the creature of the week, if your date has goat hooves it probably will not go well. Become a Member! Say Hi on Facebook Find the show on iTunesSupport the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18 Nov 201538min
15-Slavic Folklore: Bad Wolf
In this Russian Fairy Tale from the same collections as the stories of Koschei the Deathless, we find a prince who goes on a quest for the firebird. This leads us into a Russian nesting quest situation, where he ends up on a quest-within-a-quest-within-a-quest. We'll also follow his doofus brothers, who decide that taking an extended camping trip getting drunk in their silk party tents is much better than questing. On the creature of the week, it's a large horse-headed monster who will push you down or trample you...all while giggling like a child. The sponsor this week: Imakeokthings Say Hi on Facebook Find the show on iTunes Become a member Music: "Dew" by Cousin Silas/Black Hill "Mile Post 1" by Alex Fitch "Jackbird" by Blue Dot Sessions "Celeste" by Alex Fitch "Gondola Blue" by Blue Dot Sessions "Something Elated" by Broke for Free "Wandering" by Steve CombsSupport the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11 Nov 201541min
13B-Ragnar Lodbrok: Why’d it have to be Snakes?
The end of the saga of this legendary king has Viking battles, magic cows, and a long con to take over England. Ragnar's poor planning when it comes to cementing his legacy blows up in his face, and we catch up with Aslaug, the daughter of Sigurd and Brynhild, and the atrociously ugly couple that murdered her grandfather. The creature of the week is a little one-legged boy who grants wishes and has really smelly hair. Patreon! Patreon? Find the show on iTunes Say "hi" on FacebookSupport the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4 Nov 201537min
14-Doppelgangers: Do not Go Gentle into that Good Night
People throughout history, before they died, have seen something...strange. They have seen ghostly doubles haunting their steps, foretelling their doom. These things are called doppelgängers, and while they mean something different now - basically someone that looks like you - their folklore origins are something far more ominous and sinister. This episode is about the shadowy creatures of ill omen that follow us all, and the famous historical figures that have seen theirs before they met their end. The creature of the week is an extended, creepy story of a creature from Japanese folklore, and a solitary priest that became lost in the mountains. Patreon! Say hi on Facebook Find the show on iTunesSupport the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28 Okt 201537min
