
About this podcast
Jason Weiser and Carissa Weiser tell stories from myths, legends, and folklore that have shaped cultures throughout history. Some, like the stories of Aladdin, King Arthur, and Hercules are stories you think you know, but with surprising origins. Others are stories you might not have heard, but really should. All the stories are sourced from world folklore, but retold for modern ears. These are stories of wizards, knights, Vikings, dragons, princesses, and kings from the time when the world…
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Myths and Legends
About this podcast
Jason Weiser and Carissa Weiser tell stories from myths, legends, and folklore that have shaped cultures throughout history. Some, like the stories of Aladdin, King Arthur, and Hercules are stories you think you know, but with surprising origins. Others are stories you might not have heard, but really should. All the stories are sourced from world folklore, but retold for modern ears. These are stories of wizards, knights, Vikings, dragons, princesses, and kings from the time when the world…
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- 443: Tricksters: Does Whatever A Spider Can9 Sept · 55 min
- 442: Greek Myths: The Poseidon Adventures25 Aug · 48 min
- 441: Celtic folklore: Deerly Beloved12 Aug · 56 min
- 440: Monkey King: The Shakedown29 Jul · 54 min
- 439: Indian folklore: Guess I'll Die15 Jul · 59 min
- 438: Maui: Whatever Happened to the Man Who Snared the Sun?1 Jul · 52 min
- 437: Czech folklore: House of the Dragon17 Jun · 1 h 01 min