Myths and Legends

🍜Samurai Pirates, Stabby Sumo Wrestlers, and Punchable Oni Are the consequences of Jiuyemon's actions.  We all make mistakes. Too many of the samurai Jiuyemon's mistakes involved killing people with a sword while drunk, though. While the heat dies down, he needs to start a new life in exile. As a toothpaste salesman. 😈 The Creature: KappaFamous for being cute and giving boat rides in Animal Crossing! Don't ask about what he used to get up to before he was a kawaii manga star, though! It definitely doesn't involve eating humans and having multiple anuses! --- 📖 The Book! Myths and Legends has our first book coming out on December 1st! Written by Carissa, it's a definitive version of the King Arthur legends.If you like the podcast, you'll love the book, and preorders are a massive help to us. Check it out here: https://myths.link/preorder🔗 Links: Disclaimer: https://myths.link/432Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membershipSource: https://myths.link/sourceMyths and Legends YouTube:https://myths.link/youtube💬 Social Discord: https://myths.link/discordInstagram: https://myths.link/instagramBluesky: https://myths.link/bluesky--- 📢 SponsorsButcherBox: As an exclusive offer, new listeners can get their choice between chicken breast or top sirloin for a year, OR ground beef for life, PLUS $20 off when you go to https://ButcherBox.com/LEGENDSHome Chef: For a limited time, Home Chef is offering my listeners 50% off and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life! Go to https://homechef.com/legends.  GhostBed: Right now, listeners of Myths and Legends can take an extra 10% off already-reduced prices. Just go to https://GhostBed.com/legends and use promo code LEGENDS at checkout. Quince: Go to https://quince.com/legends for free shipping and 365-day returns. That's a full year to wear it and love it, and you totally will.--- 🎵 Music CreditsGibbian by Blue Dot SessionsMarking the Clock by Blue Dot SessionsSpiro's Etude by Blue Dot SessionsIlla Villardo by Blue Dot SessionsGhosts, Yo by Breakmaster CylinderIce Cream Truck EDMR by Breakmaster CylinderWriter's Retreat by Blue Dot Sessions

✨Cobbler Ahmet just wants to fix shoes✨ But his wife wants those sweet, sweet bath reservations, so it looks like he's going to go be the Chief Astrologer to the Sultan. The only problem(s)? He doesn't like astrology, doesn't know how to do it, and starts out by selling his astrology by the side of the highway. That's actually the second story, because this week there are two stories of two Ahmets following dreams. On the first is junkman Ahmet, who has the same wonderful dream every night...except when it stops being wonderful, and starts getting real, he learns that sometimes following your dreams can be painful. And also weird. 😈 The Creature: WapaloosieIf you find you're always misplacing your gloves, they might be actively crawling away from you...because they're made from the fur of a Wapaloosie, a half squirrel, half dachshund, half caterpillar. --- 📖 The Book! Myths and Legends has our first book coming out on December 1st! Written by Carissa, it's a comprehensive retelling of Arthurian legend for the modern age.If you like the podcast, you'll love the book, and preorders are a massive help to us.Check it out here: https://myths.link/preorder🔗 Links: Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membershipSource 1: https://myths.link/junkmanSource 2: https://myths.link/astrologerMyths and Legends YouTube:https://myths.link/youtube💬 Social Discord: https://myths.link/discordInstagram: https://myths.link/instagramBluesky: https://myths.link/bluesky--- 📢 SponsorsBetter Help: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at https://betterhelp.com/mythsButcherBox: As an exclusive offer, new listeners can get their choice between chicken breast or top sirloin for a year OR ground beef for life, PLUS $20 off when you go to https://ButcherBox.com/LEGENDSWayfair: Get organized, refreshed, and back on track this new year for WAY less. Head to https://wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. --- 🎵 Music CreditsGreylock by Blue Dot SessionsFilesharer's Lament by Chad CrouchCello Pizz by Breakmaster CylinderRhodes by Blue Dot SessionsJulmust by Breakmaster CylinderDream Abridged by Blue Dot SessionsCorkscrew Pt. 2, Score 19 by Chad Crouch

✏️Osmo is a pretty solid sketch artist✏️ He’s not drawing a criminal, though. He’s drawing his sister, whose only crime is stealing the prince’s heart. And also maybe trying to escape the prison of the sea king, but that comes later. 😈 The Creature: The JuruaJust when you thought it was safe to go back in the water, there’s the jurua who is taking their family out to a nice dinner…of your flesh. Hope you’re wearing the right creeper. --- 🔗 Links: Disclaimer: https://myths.link/430Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membershipSource: https://myths.link/osmoYouTube:https://myths.link/youtube💬 Social Discord: https://myths.link/discordInstagram: https://myths.link/instagramBluesky: https://myths.link/bluesky--- 📢 SponsorsHome Chef: For a limited time, Home Chef is offering my listeners 50% off and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life! Go to https://homechef.com/legends. Mint Mobile: If you like your money, Mint Mobile is for you. Shop plans at https://mintmobile.com/mythsQuince: Go to https://quince.com/legends for free shipping and 365-day returns. That's a full year to wear it and love it, and you totally will. BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at https://betterhelp.com/myths--- 🎵 Music Credits"Rischa Textile" by Blue Dot Sessions"Orange-crowned" by Chad Crouch"Khorasan" by Blue Dot Sessions"Ecola Score 3" by Chad Crouch"Corridor Blue" by Blue Dot Sessions

👞Goria the shoemaker has a bad boss👞 Is his boss the devil? Literally...well, no. Is the devil that Goria meets in a bar actually better than his boss? 100% yes. 😈 The Creature: Jack-in-IronsA creature who made it a bad thing to walk around threatening people with a spiky club and wearing human heads. Thanks, Jack. --- 🔗 Links: Disclaimer: https://myths.link/429Ohio Potato Chip: https://myths.link/potatohioMembership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membershipSource: https://myths.link/goriaYouTube:https://myths.link/youtube💬 Social Discord: https://myths.link/discordInstagram: https://myths.link/instagramBluesky: https://myths.link/bluesky--- 📢 SponsorsHome Chef: For a limited time, Home Chef is offering my listeners 50% off and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life! Go to https://homechef.com/legends. Wayfair: Get organized, refreshed, and back on track this new year for WAY less. Head to https://wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at https://betterhelp.com/myths--- 🎵 Music Credits"Rischa Textile" by Blue Dot Sessions"Orange-crowned" by Chad Crouch"Khorasan" by Blue Dot Sessions"Ecola Score 3" by Chad Crouch"Corridor Blue" by Blue Dot Sessions

🐺Inside each of us there are two wolves. They are named 'Shifty' and 'Freaky'.🐺 Which one wins? Well it doesn't matter because they're both demons so maybe try to starve both of them out. Or spit in their faces and steal their name tags, like Sun Wukong does. No wrong answers because, in the world of the Journey to the West, anything goes. But for real, we catch back up with Monkey, Sandy, Pigsy, and the Tang Monk on their travels as they enter year 14 and the final leg of their journey. But are they ready for what awaits them? 😈 The Creature: IntuloAn evil walking and talking lizard who just wants to watch the world die. But only if he has to die, eventually. He does? Ok, then bye, world. --- Links: Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membershipFictional season 6 is out!: https://fictional.fm/subscribeDiscord: https://myths.link/discordInstagram: https://myths.link/instagramBluesky: https://myths.link/blueskyYouTube:https://myths.link/youtube--- 📢 SponsorsMint Mobile: New customers can make the switch today and for a limited time, get unlimited premium wireless for just $15 per month. Switch now at https://mintmobile.com/legendsQuince: Refresh your wardrobe with Quince. Go to https://quince.com/legends for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. ButcherBox: As an exclusive offer, new listeners can get their choice between organic ground beef, chicken breast or ground turkey in every box for a year, PLUS $20 off when you go to https://ButcherBox.com/LEGENDSGhostBed: Right now, during GhostBed’s Presidents’ Day Sale, listeners of the Myths & Legends can take an extra 10% off sitewide on top of GhostBed’s already-great prices. Just go to https://GhostBed.com/legends and use promo code LEGENDS at checkout. --- 🎵 Music Credits"Deacon Jeanie" by Blue Dot Sessions"Galoshes" by Poddington Bear"Cave Creek Canyon Score 17" by Poddington Bear"Corkscrew Score 18" by Poddington Bear"Generously Unsteady" by Poddington Bear"The Onyx" by Blue Dot Sessions"Trapped in a Stairwell" by Blue Dot Sessions"Small Hours" by Poddington Bear

🧙‍♀️So, you think your stepmom might be a sorceress🧙‍♀️ Common problem. Well, common for fairy tales, at least. But, have you thought that she might not like you putting her in a box and deciding what she is before you even get to know her? It's something you might want to think about. Definitely because you shouldn't be prejudiced. Also because if she's really a sorceress do you really want to make her mad? 😈 The Creature: IpupiaraA hairy, smelly merman who's just trying to keep up with the trends.(Picture: https://myths.link/427) --- Links: Norse myth/legends episodes on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3djcC7s1vLSQVHfln7GRWg?si=iUmFY80jRbeo4xYegNfU5wNorse myth episodes by episode post: https://myths.link/427Source: http://www.mythfolklore.net/andrewlang/227.htmMembership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membershipFictional season 6 is out!: https://fictional.fm/subscribeDiscord: https://myths.link/discordInstagram: https://myths.link/instagramBluesky: https://myths.link/blueskyYouTube:https://myths.link/youtube--- 📢 SponsorsWayfair: Get organized, refreshed, and back on track this new year for WAY less. Head to https://wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Home Chef: For a limited time, Home Chef is offering my listeners 50% and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life! Go to https://homechef.com/legendsBetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. You can’t step into a lighter version of yourself without leaving behind what’s been weighing you down. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/myths--- 🎵 Music Credits"Jardin des Plantes Score 2" by Poddington Bear"Ramona Falls Score 1" by Poddington Bear"Space" by Poddington Bear"TeleMezzo" by Blue Dot Sessions"The Compound" by Blue Dot Sessions"Vellum and Steel" by Blue Dot Sessions"Toadstool Runner" by Blue Dot Sessions

🧞‍♂️Trying to meet the love of your life? Maybe ask for help from two genies trying to kill each other.🧞‍♂️ Even if you're not trying to meet the love of your life or, like the characters in today's story, actively trying to avoid meeting the love of your life because you really don't want to marry, you still might end up falling for someone anyway. And then maybe dying of a broken heart because that's apparently actually a thing. 😈 The Creature: Ebu GogoThey will take your stuff and your children...and then ask the children how to cook themselves because no one wants to eat raw children, not even hairy monsters with (maybe) dog teeth. --- Links: Disclaimer: https://myths.link/426Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membershipFictional season 6 is out!: https://fictional.fm/subscribeDiscord: https://myths.link/discordInstagram: https://myths.link/instagramBluesky: https://myths.link/blueskyYouTube:https://myths.link/youtubeLong source: https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/52564/pg52564-images.html#Page_212--- 📢 SponsorsQuince: Go to https://quince.com/legends for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. You can’t step into a lighter version of yourself without leaving behind what’s been weighing you down. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/mythsMint Mobile: This January, quit overspending on wireless with 50% off Unlimited premium wireless. Plans start at $15/month at https://mintmobile.com/legendsButcherBox: As an exclusive offer, our listeners can get free protein in every box for a year PLUS $20 off your first box when you go to https://ButcherBox.com/LEGENDS--- 🎵 Music Credits"Cabana Flats" by Blue Dot Sessions "Ilustrad" by Blue Dot Sessions "Lana Minor" by Blue Dot Sessions "Scallat" by Blue Dot Sessions"Shepman" by Blue Dot Sessions"Steady Now" by Blue Dot Sessions

🧌We've all been there.🧌You spend a night out with friends, hanging out in the dark forest, crashing an ogre party and making dog friends. The only problem? You were out past curfew. Oh, and you came in through the chimney and absolutely trashed your parents' house.😈 The Creature: JudThe personification (or horse-onification) of evil who wants to talk to you about your drinking.---Links:Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membershipFictional season 6 is out!: https://fictional.fm/subscribeDiscord: https://myths.link/discordInstagram: https://myths.link/instagramBluesky: https://myths.link/blueskyYouTube:https://myths.link/youtube---🎵 Music Credits"An Easy Dream" by Blue Dot Sessions"Slow Strutt" by Blue Dot Sessions"Wilem's Discontent" by Blue Dot Sessions"Myrian" by Blue Dot Sessions

🦌Oh, deer.🦌No, really, the love of your life might just be a deer...or, well, a human in the form of a deer. Just ask your two cousins who are also your best friends and your literal dogs. They'll lead you right to her. This is the story of Oisín in Tir na nÓg from Irish folklore.😈 The Creature: ChanequeA little shriveled man with the face of a baby who might eat your brain and/or soul---Links:⚠️ Disclaimer: https://myths.link/424🏰 Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership📚️ Fictional!: https://fictional.fm/subscribe💬 Discord: https://myths.link/discord📷️ Instagram: https://myths.link/instagram✍️ Bluesky: https://myths.link/bluesky📼 YouTube:https://myths.link/youtube📖 Source (dialogues): https://myths.link/oisinvpat💸 Product: https://myths.link/catcage (warning, some other products featured may be sketchy so possibly NSFW)---📢 SponsorsBetterhelp: This December, start a new tradition, by taking care of you. Our listeners get 10% off at https://betterhelp.com/myths.Mint Mobile: Turn your expensive wireless present into a huge wireless savings future by switching to Mint. Shop Mint Unlimited Plans at https://mintmobile.com/legends.Ghostbed: Head on over to GhostBed.com/legends, and use promo code LEGENDS for an extra 10% off!---🎵 Music Credits"Farro" by Blue Dot Sessions"Glenlea" by Blue Dot Sessions"Lerma Rojo" by Blue Dot Sessions"Our Minds Following" by Blue Dot Sessions

👹Something is lurking in the forest temple👹While the country outside is rocked by the changes in the world, a village grapples with the idea that a monster of a land that's nearly gone still lurks in their midst.😈 The Creature: BoraroWatch out or he'll turn you into a human Capri-Sun---Links:🏰 Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership📚️ Fictional is back!: https://fictional.fm/subscribe💬 Discord: https://myths.link/discord📷️ Instagram: https://myths.link/instagram✍️ Bluesky: https://myths.link/bluesky📼 YouTube:https://myths.link/youtube📖 Source: https://myths.link/haunted---📢 SponsorsRag and Bone: Upgrade your denim game with Rag & Bone! Enjoy 25% off sitewide during their biggest sale of the year, November 21st through December 1st (a few exclusions apply). Plus, stack our exclusive code LEGENDS for even more savings at rag-bone.comHome Chef: For a limited time, Home Chef is offering my listeners 50% off and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life! Go to https://homechef.com/legendsUncommon Goods: To get 15% off your next gift, go to https://uncommongoods.com/legendsQuince: Go to https://quince.com/legends for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.---🎵 Music Credits"An Unknown Visitor" by Blue Dot Sessions"Late Night Reading" by Blue Dot Sessions"Minesterio" by Blue Dot Sessions"Sonatina" by Blue Dot Sessions

🧙‍♂️So you've decided to steal from a witch or wizard🧙‍♀️Are you sure about that? If you are, you might want to think about what you're going to do more than the characters in today's stories from Scotland and Norway. Especially if, like them, you end up stealing way more than you bargained for. 😈 The Creature: ewaipanomaThe headless friends of all the children in South America. No you can't see them. Why would you even ask. Oh, you didn't? Well, you still can't see them.---Links:📚️ All of Fictional season 6 is available!: https://fictional.fm/subscribe💬 Discord: https://myths.link/discord📷️ Instagram: https://myths.link/instagram✍️ Bluesky: https://myths.link/bluesky---📢 SponsorsHome Chef: For a limited time, Home Chef is offering my listeners 50% off and free shipping for your first box plus free dessert for life! Go to https://homechef.com/legendsBetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp. Our listeners get 10% off their first month at https://betterhelp.com/mythsGhostBed: Right now, during GhostBed’s Black Friday Sale, you can get 25% off already-reduced prices, plus a free gift of the GhostBed Massaging Neck Pillow with your mattress purchase. Just go to GhostBed.com/legends and use promo code LEGENDS at checkout.Mint Mobile: Don’t get them socks. Get them premium wireless for $15/mo. Shop Mint Unlimited Plans at https://mintmobile.com/legends.---🎵 Music Credits"DeeDee Jackdaw" by Blue Dot Sessions"Dorica Theme" by Blue Dot Sessions"Marble Chase" by Blue Dot Sessions"ShadowPlay" by Blue Dot Sessions"Tenaway" by Blue Dot Sessions

🔥All the Viking warriors' hearts burn with love for Nítíða🔥And also the rest of them is on fire as well because that's what happens when you try to kidnap a maiden-king.😈 The Creatures: HenkieThe henkie is dancing with itself. When it's not watching you sleep, that is.---Links:📚️ All of Fictional season 6 is available!: https://fictional.fm/subscribe💬 Discord: https://myths.link/discord📷️ Instagram: https://myths.link/instagram✍️ Bluesky: https://myths.link/bluesky---📢 SponsorsButcherBox: Our listeners can get free turkey or ham in their first box, or choose ground beef for life plus $20 off your first order. Go to ButcherBox.com/LEGENDS to choose your offer and get this limited-time deal, with free shipping always.Uncommon Goods:To get 15% off your next gift, go to https://uncommongoods.com/legends!Literary Clock: https://www.uncommongoods.com/product/literary-clockCryptid Magnets: https://www.uncommongoods.com/product/cryptid-construction-magnetic-fridge-gameQuince: Go to https://quince.com/legends for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too.BetterHelp: This show is brought to you by BetterHelp. Whether you're checking in on a friend, or reaching out to a therapist yourself, BetterHelp makes it easier to take that first step. Our listeners get 10% off their first month at https://betterhelp.com/myths.---🎵 Music Credits"A Certain Lightness" by Blue Dot Sessions"Blue Straggler" by Blue Dot Sessions"Dolomite" by Blue Dot Sessions"Obelisk Stands Silent" by Blue Dot Sessions"Quarry Callis" by Blue Dot Sessions

⚰️It's Halloween⚰️What do you do when death comes for you? Well, the characters in today's stories have a lot of ideas, and they're surprisingly successful. The problem? Death works on a much, much longer timeline.😈 The Creatures: BulgasariWhy you don't feed your rice monster metal needles. Unlike most pets, it will be fine. You'll be in trouble, though.---Links:📚️ All of Fictional season 6 is available!: https://fictional.fm/subscribe💬 Discord: https://myths.link/discord📷️ Instagram: https://myths.link/instagram✍️ Bluesky: https://myths.link/bluesky---📢 SponsorsHome Chef: Ready to say yes to saying no? Make the switch at https://mintmobile.com/legendsPlans start at $15/month!Boll and Branch: For a limited time get 20% off your first set of sheets plus free shipping at https://bollandbranch.com/mythsBetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp. Our listeners get 10% off their first month at [https://betterhelp.com/myths](https://betterhelp.com/mythsHome Chef: Home Chef is offering my listeners 50% off and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life! Just go to https://homechef.com/legends.---🎵 Music Credits"Dream Abridged" by Blue Dot Sessions"Gadabasa" by Blue Dot Sessions"Noen Prasat" by Blue Dot Sessions"The Burnishing" by Blue Dot Sessions"Vellum Interlude" by Blue Dot Sessions

🪉Ivan fights wizards and monsters and Baba Yaga with a music streaming subscription🪉What do you get when your daughters have been kidnapped by a sleezy cloud and your son not only spends all of his days jamming with his self-playing harp, but DOESN'T want to tear the heads off his friends? You get Tsar Wisehead, who apparently just figured out that parenting is hard.😈 **The Creature: GarmGarm is serious about his job, and that's unfortunate because that job involves blood splatters and the end of the world.---Links:📚️ Fictional is back!: https://fictional.fm/subscribe 💬 Discord: https://myths.link/discord 📷️ Instagram: https://myths.link/instagram ✍️ Bluesky: https://myths.link/bluesky 📼 YouTube:https://myths.link/youtube 📖 Source: https://myths.link/harp---📢 SponsorsUncommon Goods: To get 15% off your next gift, go to https://uncommongoods.com/legendsQuince: Go to https://quince.com/legends for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.GhostBed: Right now, during GhostBed’s Fall Sale, you can get 25% off sitewide for a limited time. Just go to https://GhostBed.com/legends and use promo code LEGENDS at checkout.ButcherBox: As an exclusive offer, our listeners can get free protein in every box for a year PLUS $20 off your first box when you go to [https://ButcherBox.com/LEGENDS](https://ButcherBox.com/LEGENDS---🎵 Music Credits"Flagstone Abbey" by Blue Dot Sessions "Kid Kodi" by Blue Dot Sessions "Cirrocumulous" by Chad Crouch "Thimble Rider Theme" by Blue Dot Sessions "The Spring" by Chad Crouch "Hermit" by Chad Crouch

🐻Ourson is a Beary Good Guy🐻Sorry, I couldn't resist, but he is actually a good guy. He isn't a bear though. He just looks like one to people who have probably never seen a bear, because he's kind of just a very hairy kid. He's like that because his mom kicked a toad that wasn't a toad and the toad cursed him. Don't worry, it'll make sense (mostly).😈 The Creatures: Ga-GoribA monster who does bad by tempting people into murdering...themselves?---Links:📚️ Fictional is back!: https://fictional.fm/subscribe 💬 Discord: https://myths.link/discord 📷️ Instagram: https://myths.link/instagram ✍️ Bluesky: https://myths.link/bluesky 📼 YouTube:https://myths.link/youtube 📖 Source 1: https://myths.link/ourson---📢 SponsorsHome Chef: Home Chef is offering my listeners 50% off and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life! Just go to https://homechef.com/legends.BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp. Our listeners get 10% off their first month at https://betterhelp.com/mythsBoll and Branch: For a limited time get 20% off your first set of sheets plus free shipping at https://bollandbranch.com/myths---🎵 Music Credits"Furano Line" by Blue Dot Sessions "Godmother's Visit" by Blue Dot Sessions "Lady Marie" by Blue Dot Sessions "Rumoi Line" by Blue Dot Sessions "Rumoi Night" by Blue Dot Sessions

🛡️This Guy?🛡️This guy is Guy of Warwick, and he's your guy. But only if you need someone to be the best guy in the world at fighting and killing. It's just too bad Guy hates being that guy.😈 The Creature: Freybug and the BarguestTwo black dogs who might give you wounds that will never heal, or maybe just stand there awkwardly until you leave.---Links:📚️ Fictional is back!: https://fictional.fm/subscribe 💬 Discord: https://myths.link/discord 📷️ Instagram: https://myths.link/instagram ✍️ Bluesky: https://myths.link/bluesky 📼 YouTube:https://myths.link/youtube 📖 Source 1: https://myths.link/guypt1 📖 Source 2: https://myths.link/guypt2⚠️ Disclaimer: https://myths.link/417---📢 SponsorsQuince: Go to https://quince.com/legends for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Mint Mobile: Mint Mobile has 50% off unlimited premium wireless for new customers until September 22nd. Shop plans at https://mintmobile.com/legendsButcherBox: As an exclusive offer, our listeners can get free protein in every box for a year PLUS $20 off your first box when you go to https://ButcherBox.com/LEGENDSBetterHelp: Our listeners get 10% off their first month at https://betterhelp.com/myths---🎵 Music Credits"Vessel Five" by Blue Dot Sessions "Junca" by Blue Dot Sessions "Brek PKL" by Blue Dot Sessions "Bask VX" by Blue Dot Sessions "Dawn in Vennik" by Blue Dot Sessions "Third in Line" by Blue Dot Sessions "Walking Shoes" by Blue Dot Sessions

🪲They're not so different🪲One is the king of the world, and the other is a beetle. One wants to fight God, the other wants to wear golden horse shoes. When it comes to being completely arrogant and insufferable, though, they have more in common than you might think. It's two fairy tales of pride and power from Danish writer Hans Christian Andersen.😈 The Creature: The Elle-folkThey're NOT elves. They just look and act like them and have a very similar name but if you say they're elves hope you enjoy your VERY sick cow.---Links:📚️ Fictional is back!: https://fictional.fm/subscribe 💬 Discord: https://myths.link/discord 📷️ Instagram: https://myths.link/instagram ✍️ Bluesky: https://myths.link/bluesky 📼 YouTube:https://myths.link/youtube 📖 Source 1: https://myths.link/wicked-king 📖 Source 2: https://myths.link/beetle⚠️ Disclaimer: https://myths.link/416---📢 SponsorsFunction Health: The first 1,000 get a $100 credit toward their membership. Visit www.functionhealth.com/LEGENDS or use gift code LEGENDS 100 at sign-up to own your health.Warby Parker: Warby Parker has over 300+ locations to help you find your next pair of glasses. You can also head over to https://warbyparker.com/legends right now to try on any pair virtually!**.Outschool: If you want to try Outschool, you can get your family’s first month for only $1 a limited time when you use my link: https://outschool.com/legends.Home Chef: Home Chef is offering my listeners 50% off and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life! Just go to https://homechef.com/legends.---🎵 Music Credits"Lonely Stairwell" by Blue Dot Sessions "Sal's Place" by Blue Dot Sessions "Tropicazia" by Blue Dot Sessions

🫏One little rent-a-donkey, one big journey🫏Actually he's a full-grown rental donkey but the journey is a big one because, when you're a poorly treated rental donkey and you have a chance to escape, you take it. Then, spend the rest of the time trying to get back to captivity because the world is dangerous and scary.😈 The Creature: EikthymirThe giant stag from Norse myth that makes it rain...rain. He's not as cool as his friend, who has alcohol constantly flowing out of her udders.---Links:📚️ Fictional is back!: https://fictional.fm/subscribe 💬 Discord: https://myths.link/discord 📷️ Instagram: https://myths.link/instagram ✍️ Bluesky: https://myths.link/bluesky 📼 YouTube:https://myths.link/youtube---📢 SponsorsBetterhelp: This is an ad by Betterhelp. Our listeners get 10% off their first month at https://betterhelp.com/myths. Boll & Branch: to save 15% and unlock free shipping, go to https://bollandbranch.com/myths.Mint Mobile: Get this new customer offer and your 3-month Unlimited wireless plan for just $15 a month at https://mintmobile.com/legends.Quince: Go to https://quince.com/legends for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.---🎵 Music Credits"Hesper" by Chad Crouch "The Killjoy Brothers" by Blue Dot Sessions "Fog Interlude" by Chad Crouch "Sewer King" by Blue Dot Sessions

🐷Sun Wukong is a bad friend🐷But, to be fair, he never said he and Pigsy were friends...because you don't send your friends to dinner parties where everyone is trying to murder you.😈 The Creature: Each TenedA horse committed to justice. If the punishment for every crime was searing thigh fire.---Links:📚️ Fictional is back!: https://fictional.fm/subscribe 💬 Discord: https://myths.link/discord 📷️ Instagram: https://myths.link/instagram ✍️ Bluesky: https://myths.link/bluesky 📼 YouTube:https://myths.link/youtube---📢 SponsorsHome Chef: For a limited time, Home Chef is offering my listeners 50% and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life! https://homechef.com/legends.Pacagen: Go to https://pacagen.com/LEGENDS and use promo code LEGENDS for 15% off your order plus an exclusive gift for our listeners at checkout. Betterhelp: This is an ad by Betterhelp. Our listeners get 10% off their first month at https://betterhelp.com/myths.Outschool: If you want to try Outschool, you can get your family’s first month for only $1 a limited time when you use my link: https://outschool.com/legends.---🎵 Music Credits"Low Coal Camper" by Blue Dot Sessions "Morning Antic" by Chad Crouch "Our Digital Compass" by Blue Dot Sessions "Titter Snowbird" by Blue Dot Sessions

🔔Ring the bell for justice🔔 Want justice? Ring the bell. Doesn't matter if you're a horse or a snake or a merchant or a peasant but if you're one of the latter two probably don't get caught ringing the bell of justice. King Charlemagne puts of a bell of justice and consequences ensue. 😈 The Creature: The Dun Cow A giant cow that just wants to give your free groceries. Just don't try to take more than your fair share. --- Links: 📚️ Fictional is back!: https://fictional.fm/subscribe 💬 Discord: https://myths.link/discord 📷️ Instagram: https://myths.link/instagram ✍️ Bluesky: https://myths.link/bluesky 📼 YouTube:https://myths.link/youtube 📖Source 1: https://myths.link/damonpythias 📖Source 2:https://myths.link/bellofjustice --- 📢 Sponsors Smalls: For a limited time only, get 60% off your first order PLUS free shipping when you head to Smalls.com/LEGENDS. Betterhelp: This is an ad by Betterhelp. Our listeners get 10% off their first month at https://betterhelp.com/myths. Quince: Go to https://quince.com/legends for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Mint Mobile: Get this new customer offer and your 3-month Unlimited wireless plan for just $15 a month at https://mintmobile.com/legends. --- 🎵 Music Credits "Collapsing Slo-mo" by Chad Crouch "Darning the Night" by Blue Dot Sessions "De-Facto" by Chad Crouch "Simple Aside" by Blue Dot Sessions "The Cost of All Things" by Blue Dot Sessions

🎲Losing your kingdom in a game of dice🎲The story of Nala and Damayanti is a tale of love, loss, and losing everything but your underwear because of your terrible decisions and then also your underwear.😈 The Creature: DrekavacThe creature is the Drekavac, and it's many things to many people. All of them are weird---Links:💬 Discord: https://myths.link/discord 📷️ Instagram: https://instagram.com/mythsandlegends ✍️ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mythsandlegends.com 👕 Merch: https://shop.nextpod.com 📼 YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@mythsandlegendspodcast/videos---📢 SponsorsPacagen: Head to https://Pacagen.com/LEGENDS for an extra 25% off your order and an exclusive gift for our listeners at checkoutHomeChef: For a limited time, Home Chef is offering my listeners 50% and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life! Go to https://homechef.com/legends.---Info on the science behind Pacagen: The vast majority of cat allergies are triggered by a single allergen called Fel d 1. Your allergies are triggered when you breathe in or come into contact with this allergen. But if that allergen is broken down or neutralized before you come into contact with it, there’s nothing to trigger your allergies! Pacagen’s Cat Allergen Neutralizing Spray is especially safe because the WhiskerBlock proteins powering the formula are extremely specific. That means that they do one thing and one thing only – bind to and neutralize Fel d 1. With this level of specificity, you can avoid pesky side effects caused by other ingredients that other companies use that have other effects beyond just stopping the allergens that trigger your cat allergies.  ---🎵 Music Credits"Edgeworthia" by Chad Crouch "Pilgrim's Progress" by Chad Crouch "Dune Lullaby" by Blue Dot Sessions "Thule Racer" by Blue Dot Sessions

⛵️Get lost at sea with Maelduin⛵️All Maelduin wants to do is avenge his father's murder...with more murder. He should have listened to that wizard. Because he didn't, his trip just got a whole lot longer. And stranger.😈 The Creature: The DonestreThe lion headed stranger who will eat you, sure, but also feel really bad about it.---Links:📚️ Fictional is back!: https://fictional.fm/subscribe 💬 Discord: https://myths.link/discord 📷️ Instagram: https://myths.link/instagram ✍️ Bluesky: https://myths.link/bluesky 📼 YouTube:https://myths.link/youtube 📖Source 1: https://myths.link/maelduin 📖Source 2:https://myths.link/maelduin2---📢 SponsorsBetterhelp: This is an ad by Betterhelp. Our listeners get 10% off their first month at https://betterhelp.com/myths.GhostBed: Go to GhostBed.com/legends and use code LEGENDS to get an additional 10% off your order.Mint Mobile: Get your summer savings and shop premium wireless plans at https://mintmobile.com/legendsHarry's: Be your own icon. Shower with Harry’s. Try Harry’s body wash today for just $8 at harrys.com/LEGENDS.---🎵 Music Credits"The Onyx" by Blue Dot Sessions "Median Point" by Blue Dot Sessions "New Crescente" by Blue Dot Sessions "Morning Glare" by Blue Dot Sessions "Two Pound" by Blue Dot Sessions

⛩️Stories from the Japanese countryside⛩️Five interconnected stories of purpose, meaning, justice, talking animals, the boss falling off a cliff, mushrooms, and travel hampers.😈 **The Creature: The Dinny MaraThe Dinny Mara is a friendly merman who wants to rehabilitate the reputation of water creatures. They could probably start by not drowning so many people?---Links:⚠️ Disclaimer: https://myths.link/410💬 Discord: https://myths.link/discord📷️ Instagram: https://instagram.com/mythsandlegends✍️ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mythsandlegends.com👕 Merch: https://shop.nextpod.com📼 YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@mythsandlegendspodcast/videos---📢 SponsorsHomeChef: For a limited time, Home Chef is offering my listeners 50% and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life! Go to https://homechef.com/legends.Quince: For the dad who deserves better than basic—Quince has you covered. Go to https://quince.com/legends for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.GhostBed: Go to GhostBed.com/legends and use code LEGENDS to get an additional 10% off your order.Smalls: Because you are a Myths and Legends listener, you can get 35% off Smalls plus an additional 50% off your first order by using my code LEGENDS! Check it out and tell your cat I said psppsppsp https://smalls.com---🎵 Music Credits"Never a Worried One" by Blue Dot Sessions"Denton" by Blue Dot Sessions"Toadstool Runner" by Blue Dot Sessions"Spiro's Etude" by Blue Dot Sessions"Writer's Retreat" by Blue Dot Sessions"Paper Crane Sonata" by Blue Dot Sessions"Convex Marsa" by Blue Dot Sessions

🦊 Reynard the fox hates meetings, too 🦊 Especially because at most of the meetings he's invited to, people usually try to kill and eat him. Today, we're back in the stories of Reynard the fox, with sick kings, superpowered storks, and Isengrim the wolf trying to not constantly get skinned alive. 😈 The Creature: The Devs I guess you have to worry about head trauma and TBI a lot less when you have seven heads. --- Links: 💬 Discord: https://myths.link/discord 📷️ Instagram: https://instagram.com/mythsandlegends ✍️ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mythsandlegends.com 👕 Merch: https://shop.nextpod.com 📼 YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@mythsandlegendspodcast/videos 📖 (English) Source: https://books.google.com/books?id=_L4fAAAAIAAJ --- 📢 Sponsors GhostBed: Go to GhostBed.com/legends and use code LEGENDS to get an additional 10% off your order. Harry's: Try Harry’s body wash today for just $8 at https://harrys.com/LEGENDS Outschool: If you want to try Outschool, you can now get up to $20 off your child's’ first class or tutoring session for a limited time by going to https://outschool.com/legends and using code LEGENDS at checkout BetterHelp: This show is sponsored by BetterHelp. We’re all better with help. Visit https://betterhelp.com/myths to get 10% off your first month. --- 🎵 Music Credits "Devanz" by Blue Dot Sessions "Spunker" by Blue Dot Sessions "Laddo" by Blue Dot Sessions

🏰When a knight says he'll be right back, he means it Unless he dies. Or gets captured. Or just forgets about it, prompting his son to come looking for him in the land of wickedness...and also maybe saving Camelot in the process? It's the story of Sir Morien. 😈 The Creature: The Kaichigo All those games you haven't played are lonely...and also maybe messing with your stuff in the basement.  --- Links 🎧 Connect with us! Discord: https://myths.link/discord Instagram: https://instagram.com/mythsandlegends Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mythsandlegends.com 🛒 The Myths and Legends store is back! https://shop.nextpod.com 📼 YouTube We're on YouTube, now. Currently, it's just the audio episodes, but that might change sometime? https://www.youtube.com/@mythsandlegendspodcast/videos 📖 Source Morien: https://www.yorku.ca/inpar/morien-weston.pdf --- 📢 Sponsors Quince Treat your closet to a little summer glow-up with Quince. Go to https://quince.com/legends for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns Mint Mobile This year, skip breaking a sweat AND breaking the bank. Get your summer savings and shop premium wireless plans at https://mintmobile.com/legends BetterHelp This show is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit https://betterhelp.com/myths to get 10% off your first month. Home Chef For a limited time, Home Chef is offering my listeners FIFTY PERCENT OFF and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life!  --- 🎵 Music Credits "Caravan 9" by Blue Dot Sessions "Firelight Child" by Blue Dot Sessions "Lovers Hollow" by Blue Dot Sessions "Our Ears, Deceivers" by Blue Dot Sessions "Road Fellow" by Blue Dot Sessions

🍼Have a budding tyrant? You need a snarky talking baby🍼 Yenga Naa is wiser than the chief. How do you know? Well, he named himself that...the moment he was born.😈 The Creature: The CornuHow do you torment sinners without getting your hands dirty? The cornu, that's how.---Links🎧 Connect with us! Discord: https://myths.link/discord Instagram: https://instagram.com/mythsandlegends Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mythsandlegends.com 🛒 The Myths and Legends store is back!https://shop.nextpod.com📼 YouTubeWe're on YouTube, now. Currently, it's just the audio episodes, but that might change sometime? https://www.youtube.com/@mythsandlegendspodcast/videos💀 Item this weekGrim Steeper: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CCZY2N9V📖 SourceHere's one of them: https://archive.org/details/africanfolklore00dors/page/420/mode/2up?q=wiser---📢 SponsorsOutschoolIf you want to try Outschool, you can now get up to $20 off your child's’ first class or tutoring session for a limited time. This exclusive discount is only available when you go to https://outschool.com/legends and use code LEGENDS at checkoutBetterHelpThis show is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit https://betterhelp.com/myths to get 10% off your first month.---🎵 Music Credits "Talltell" by Blue Dot Sessions "Soda Baron" by Blue Dot Sessions "Falaal" by Blue Dot Sessions "Remsen" by Blue Dot Sessions "Matamoscas" by Blue Dot Sessions

🐄Baba Yaga, Dragons, Giant Talking Pigs🐄We'll see what happens when a king who wants one son gets more than he bargained for: three sons, with the oddest one of all, the one capable of calming dragons (when he's not slaying them) and outsmarting giant evil pigs (when he's not slaying them), being born...from a cow.😈 The Creature: Coliunn Gun CheaunThe worst, best headless friend you hopefully never had.---🎧 Connect with us! Discord: https://myths.link/discord Instagram: https://instagram.com/mythsandlegends Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mythsandlegends.com Goldfish trophyhttps://myths.link/goldfish📼 YouTubeWe're on YouTube, now. Currently, it's just the audio episodes, but that might change sometime? https://www.youtube.com/@mythsandlegendspodcast/videos🎶Music the creature sanghttps://myths.link/406---📢 SponsorsMint MobileShop data plans at https://mintmobile.com/legends.FastGrowingTreesListeners to our show get 15% their first purchase when using the code LEGENDS at checkout. at https://fastgrowingtrees.comHomeChefFor a limited time, Home Chef is offering my listeners 50% and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life! https://homechef.com/legendsQuinceFor your next trip, treat yourself to the luxe upgrades you deserve from Quince. Go to https://quince.com/legends for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order.---🎵 Music Credits "Bare Elm" by Blue Dot Sessions "Hanging Rock" by Blue Dot Sessions "Golden Grass" by Blue Dot Sessions "Bauxite" by Blue Dot Sessions - "Apollo Diedre" by Blue Dot Sessions

🍺Meet Cambrinus, things aren't going so well for him🍺He's a peasant kid with a job that's going nowhere, a crush who doesn't love him back, and no one takes him seriously when he absolutely knocks it out of the park playing the viola. If only he knew he was destined to be legendary King of Beer.😈 The Creature: The CocoaA two-foot-long sparkling cat sounds like a lot of fun. Until it's very much not.---Links🎧 Connect with us! Discord: https://myths.link/discord Instagram: https://instagram.com/mythsandlegends Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mythsandlegends.com 🛒 The Myths and Legends store is back!https://shop.nextpod.com📼 YouTubeWe're on YouTube, now. Currently, it's just the audio episodes, but that might change sometime? https://www.youtube.com/@mythsandlegendspodcast/videos⚠️ Disclaimerhttps://myths.link/405---📢 SponsorsBetterHelpBuild your support system, with Betterhelp. Visit https://betterhelp.com/myths to get 10% off your first month.FastGrowingTreeslisteners to our show get 15% their first purchase when using the code LEGENDS at checkout. at https://fastgrowingtrees.comSmallsGive your cat the food they deserve. Head to https://Smalls.com and use promo code LEGENDS at checkout for 50% off your first order PLUS free shipping!---🎵 Music Credits "Elmore Heights" by Blue Dot Sessions "The Furthering" by Blue Dot Sessions "Country Butter" by Blue Dot Sessions "Deacon Jeanie" by Blue Dot Sessions

🤑 The Monkey King and friends are making money and staying in fancy hotels🤑What is this that you heard about them being monks? What? No. That's ridiculous. They don't know why you thought that. So weird. They are horse traders who trade horses while they pass through this city that murders monks. Wait NO DON'T TOUCH THEIR HATS.😈 The Creature: The CinnamologusWe meet the cinnamon bird, because who doesn't love their cinnamon sticks covered in bird poop and lead? ---Links🎧 Connect with us! Discord: https://myths.link/discord Instagram: https://instagram.com/mythsandlegends Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mythsandlegends.com 🛒 The Myths and Legends store is back!https://shop.nextpod.com📼 YouTubeWe're on YouTube, now. Currently, it's just the audio episodes, but that might change sometime? https://www.youtube.com/@mythsandlegendspodcast/videos🦴 Item this weekHuman femur? https://www.jonsbones.com/shop-by-category?category=long-bones---📢 SponsorsFastGrowingTreeslisteners to our show get 15% their first purchase when using the code LEGENDS at checkout. at https://fastgrowingtrees.comLink to picture of our Korean lilac tree looking hopefully at the yard in which it will be planted: https://myths.link/404QuinceGive yourself the luxury you deserve, with Quince. Go to https://Quince.com/legends for 365-day returns and free shipping on your order.BetterHelpMyths and Legends is sponsored by BetterHelp. Build your support system, with Betterhelp. Visit https://betterhelp.com/myths to get 10% off your first month.---🎵 Music Credits "Awaiting an Arrival" by Blue Dot Sessions "Soda Baron" by Blue Dot Sessions

⚔️The plight of the Viking celebrity poet⚔️ Friends become enemies, enemies become friends, and none of what you actually say matters all that much...as long as you're famous. 😈 The creature: the cicada It's not a creature at all. Just a normal bug...or maybe that's what Zeus wants you to think? --- Disclaimer: https://myths.link/403 Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership Source: https://www.sagadb.org/gunnlaugs_saga_ormstungu.en 🎧 Connect with us! Discord: https://myths.link/discord Instagram: https://instagram.com/mythsandlegends Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mythsandlegends.com 🛒 The Myths and Legends store is back! https://shop.nextpod.com 📼 YouTube We're on YouTube, now. Currently, it's just the audio episodes, but that might change sometime? https://www.youtube.com/@mythsandlegendspodcast/videos --- 📢 Sponsors Mint Mobile: Shop plans at https://mintmobile.com/legends! Outschool: If you want to try Outschool, you can now get up to $20 off your child's’ first class or tutoring session for a limited time. Go to https://outschool.com and use code LEGENDS at checkout! HomeChef: For a limited time, HomeChef is offering my listeners 18 Free Meals PLUS Free Dessert for Life and free shipping on your first box! Go to https://homechef.com/legends --- 🎵 Music Credits "An Unknown Visitor" by Blue Dot Sessions "Black Ballots" by Blue Dot Sessions "Heath" by Blue Dot Sessions "Quiet Sill" by Blue Dot Sessions "Broken Rock Lament" by Blue Dot Sessions

🐸Love means never having to say I'm sorry (I poisoned you)"🐸...or something like that. This Valentine's Day there are three love stories from Japan. On the first, a man moves on after becoming a widower (kind of), on the second, two frogs fall out of love...with a place, and on the third, the whole world is in love with a geisha.😈 The Creature: Maikubi (舞首)Three heads that don't so much as dance as they do bite each other and sink ships.---LinksDisclaimer: https://myths.link/40242 Rubber Chickens: https://myths.link/42rubberchickens🎧 Connect with us! Discord: Click here to join! Instagram: https://instagram.com/mythsandlegends 📖 Sources Story 1: https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.3998/mpub.18748.20 Story 2: https://www.japanpowered.com/folklore-and-urban-legends/two-frogs-japanese-folktale Story 3: https://www.worldoftales.com/Asian_folktales/Japanese_folktale_63.html#gsc.tab=0 📼 YouTubeWe're on YouTube, now. Currently, it's just the audio episodes, but that might change sometime? https://www.youtube.com/@mythsandlegendspodcast/videos---📢 SponsorsBetterHelpThis show is sponsored by BetterHelp. Discover your relationship green flags, with Betterhelp. Visit https://BetterHelp.com/MYTHS to get 10% off your first month.QuinceGive yourself the luxury you deserve with Quince! Go to https://Quince.com/legends for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.---🎵 Music Credits "Then Disappeared to the Ground" by Blue Dot Sessions "Bogs Reverie" by Blue Dot Sessions "Jat Poure" by Blue Dot Sessions

🐀It's Race Day🐀Today, we tell the story of how the animals in the Chinese Zodiac got their years: a race that's terrible for all involved.😈 The Creature: NianWhy you want to dress in red to avoid long, unpleasant runs on New Year's Day, though any run in January or February (or in general) is unpleasant.---Links🎧 Connect with us! Discord: https://myths.link/discord Instagram: https://instagram.com/mythsandlegends Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mythsandlegends.com 🛒 The Myths and Legends store is back!https://shop.nextpod.com📼 YouTubeWe're on YouTube, now. Currently, it's just the audio episodes, but that might change sometime? https://www.youtube.com/@mythsandlegendspodcast/videos---📢 SponsorsHomeChefFor a limited time, HomeChef is offering my listeners 18 Free Meals PLUS Free Dessert for Life and free shipping on your first box! Go to https://homechef.com/legendsBetterHelpThis episode is sponsored by Betterhelp. Visit https://betterhelp.com/myths to get 10% off your first month.Mint MobileSwitch to Mint and new customers can get half off an Unlimited plan until February 2. Go to https://mintmobile.com/legends---🎵 Music Credits "Hrse Hrse" by Blue Dot Sessions "The Sermon" by Blue Dot Sessions

👸 Our princess is in another castle! 👸Two stories from Ireland where it's unclear who the villain is...and how it might just be among the people we least suspect.😈 The creature: le cheval BayardA horse who just wants to make you feel bad about your riding ability...and also destroy your marriage.---Links Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership Studson Studio (Centisteed): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Ajb3Uva42w Literally a smoked sheep's head. Do not open this if you don't want to see a mostly-intact smoked sheep's head: https://www.reddit.com/r/meat/comments/qh2lsi/i_got_roasted_over_at_rfood_for_eating_smoked/ 🎧 Connect with us! Discord: https://myths.link/discord Instagram: https://instagram.com/mythsandlegends Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mythsandlegends.com 🛒 The Myths and Legends store is back!https://shop.nextpod.com📼 YouTubeWe're on YouTube, now. Currently, it's just the audio episodes, but that might change sometime? https://www.youtube.com/@mythsandlegendspodcast/videos---📢 SponsorsQuinceUpgrade your closet this year without the upgraded price tag at https://Quince.com/legends and get 365-day returns plus free shipping on your orderAcornsMyths and Legends is sponsored by Acorns. Head to https://acorns.com/LEGENDS or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today!BetterHelpMyths and Legends is sponsored by BetterHelp. Write your story, with BetterHelp by going to https://BetterHelp.com/MYTHS and get 10% off your first month.PrettyLitterIndoor cats and indoor humans agree: Pretty Litter helps our house smell fresh and clean. Go to https://PrettyLitter.com/legendsto save 20% on your first order and get a free cat toy!---🎵 Music Credits "Intrinsic Pace" by Blue Dot Sessions "Gene's Waltz" by Blue Dot Sessions

🎉At a bad New Year's party?🎉 It has to be better than little Joe and Baptiste's New Years, in the frigid Canadian wilderness. But they're going to change that. By making a deal with the devil. 😈 The creature: The Yale The Yale, or the Centicore, is a super goat who's super famous despite not deserving it at all. --- Links 🎧 Connect with us! Discord: https://myths.link/discord Instagram: https://instagram.com/mythsandlegends Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mythsandlegends.com 🛒 The Myths and Legends store is back! https://shop.nextpod.com 📖 Sources La Chasse Galerie: https://archive.org/details/lachassegalerieo00beau/page/n13/mode/2up Legends of Le Détroit: https://archive.org/details/cu31924028870686 📼 YouTube We're on YouTube, now. Currently, it's just the audio episodes, but that might change sometime? https://www.youtube.com/@mythsandlegendspodcast/videos --- 🎵 Music Credits "Homin Brer" by Blue Dot Sessions "Golden Grass" by Blue Dot Sessions "Bedroll" by Blue Dot Sessions

🌲Trolls, zombies, and evil housecats🌲It must be Christmas in the Nordic countries. Today, a young officer is stuck in the city after being in a brief coma. At least there are some tales to keep him company.😈 The Creature: Frau GaudenThe creature this week wants to give you that dog you wanted for the holidays. The catch is that it can never leave. Also, it will attack you.---Links🎧 Connect with us! Discord: https://myths.link/discord Instagram: https://instagram.com/mythsandlegends Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mythsandlegends.com 🛒 The Myths and Legends store is back!https://shop.nextpod.com📼 YouTubeWe're on YouTube, now. Currently, it's just the audio episodes, but that might change sometime? https://www.youtube.com/@mythsandlegendspodcast/videos---📢 SponsorsBetterHelpMyths and Legends is sponsored by BetterHelp. Find comfort this December, with BetterHelp. Visit https://BetterHelp.com/MYTHS today to get 10% off your first month.GhostBedYour best night’s sleep is just a legend away! Head to https://GhostBed.com/legends and use code LEGENDS for 50% off sitewide.

🐵Monkey and Co. are really hoping this city is different🐵I mean, it has to be, right? Not every city can be full of monsters...can it? We're back in the Journey to the West with Sun Wukong, the Monkey King.😈 The Creature: CacusA half spider man that does whatever a spider can. Providing spiders breath file, steal cattle, and get killed by Hercules---Links🎧 Connect with us! Discord: https://myths.link/discord Instagram: https://instagram.com/mythsandlegends Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mythsandlegends.com 🛒 The Myths and Legends store is back!https://shop.nextpod.com📼 YouTubeWe're on YouTube, now. Currently, it's just the audio episodes, but that might change sometime? https://www.youtube.com/@mythsandlegendspodcast/videos---📢 SponsorsQuinceGift luxury this holiday season, without the luxury price tag. Go to https://Quince.com/legends for 365-day returns and free shipping on your order.FirstLeafTreat yourself with wines from Firstleaf. Go to https://TryFirstleaf.com/LEGENDS to sign up, and you’ll get your first SIX handpicked bottles for just $44.95.

💀Hades is taking the long way home💀After dropping Persephone off in the world of the humans, Hades makes the long walk back down to his palace at the heart of his realms, giving us a tour of the greek underworld and all the things that creep within.😈 The Creature: BwcaAn elf-like creature that does not like bowls of pee.---Links🛒 Shop is open again!Check out the merch at https://shop.nextpod.com 🎧 Connect with us! Discord: https://myths.link/discord Instagram: https://instagram.com/mythsandlegends Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mythsandlegends.com 📖 Sources Metamorphoses: https://www.gutenberg.org/files/21765/21765-h/21765-h.htm Hesiod's works: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/348 The Library of Apollodorus: https://www.theoi.com/Text/Apollodorus1.html The Extant Odes of Pindar: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10717 The Iliad: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6130 The Odyssey: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1727 The Greek Myths: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/310786/the-greek-myths-by-robert-graves/ 🎮️ Greek Punishment Games Let's Play: Ancient Greek Punishment: https://pippinbarr.com/lets-play-ancient-greek-punishment/ 📼 YouTubeWe're on YouTube, now. Currently, it's just the audio episodes, but that might change sometime? https://www.youtube.com/@mythsandlegendspodcast/videos---📢 SponsorsBetterHelpMyths and Legends is sponsored by BetterHelp. Find comfort this December by going to https://BetterHelp.com/MYTHS to get 10% off your first month.PrettyLitterPretty Litter is amazing for our picky cats! Go to https://PrettyLitter.com/legends to save 20% on your first order and get a free cat toy. Terms and conditions apply. See site for details.DinnerlyGive the gift of yummy, affordable food with Dinnerly. Head to https://Dinnerly.com/offer/LEGENDS and use code LEGENDS for up to 27 FREE meals.---🎵 Music Credits "Contemps" by Blue Dot Sessions

🏰 Why maybe you should pass on dating that person with the dad who murders everyone trying to date them 🏰 The tale of Degarré is a story of knights, chivalry, violence, and grappling with what it means when the person you've idolized and sought your whole life...might just be the villain of the story. 😈 The Creature: Ninmenju (人面樹) That tree that thinks you're HILARIOUS...until you bite into its face fruit. --- Links ⚠️ Disclaimer https://myths.link/395 🎧 Connect with us! Discord: https://myths.link/discord Instagram: https://instagram.com/mythsandlegends Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mythsandlegends.com 📖 Sources Sir Degarré: https://myths.link/degare 📼 YouTube We're on YouTube, now. Currently, it's just the audio episodes, but that might change sometime? https://www.youtube.com/@mythsandlegendspodcast/videos --- 📢 Sponsors Uncommon Goods Spark something uncommon this holiday with just the right gift from Uncommon Goods. Head to https://UncommonGoods.com/LEGENDS for 15% off your next gift! BetterHelp Myths and Legends is sponsored by BetterHelp. Let the gratitude flow, with BetterHelp. Go to https://BetterHelp.com/MYTHS to get 10% off your first month. --- 🎵 Music Credits "Death of the Dragon" by Yagull Music "March of the Dragons" by Yagull Music "Dream Roads Forever" by Yagull Music "Town Market" by Blue Dot Sessions

🧙‍♂️How a Scientist Becomes a Wizard🧙‍♂️ Two stories from Denmark about people dealing with their neighbors in very different ways. One loves and accepts them. The other just wants to get away so he tears out his own heart. 😈 The Creature: Abumi-guchi (鐙口) AKA Stirrup mouth. Your friend to the end. And beyond. --- Links 🎧 Connect with us! Discord: Click here to join! Instagram: https://instagram.com/mythsandlegends Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mythsandlegends.com 📖 Sources Toller's Neighbors: https://www.wisdomlib.org/scandinavia/book/a-collection-of-popular-tales-from-the-norse-and-north-german/d/doc64489.html The Man Without A Heart: https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Danish_Fairy_and_Folk_Tales/The_Man_without_a_Heart 📼 YouTube We're on YouTube, now. Currently, it's just the audio episodes, but that might change sometime? https://www.youtube.com/@mythsandlegendspodcast/videos --- 📢 Sponsors Shopify Upgrade your selling today with Shopify. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/legends (all lowercase). BetterHelp Myths and Legends is sponsored by BetterHelp. Let the gratitude flow, with BetterHelp. Go to https://BetterHelp.com/MYTHS to get 10% off your first month. --- 🎵 Music Credits "Upper Registers" by Blue Dot Sessions "Bergeron" by Blue Dot Sessions

📝A Cavern Full of Snakes is apparently a Great Classroom📝Hasib is still stuck in the room with the Queen of Serpents and twelve thousand snakes, and the QoS a story to tell. Two of them, actually. Long ones. Two years' worth of stories of guys lost in the world...and two different ways of dealing with mistakes and loss. Basically, she's being a very tricky teacher.---😈 The Creature: WokuloTiny invisible hairy naked men could be watching you right now. And they're really good at wrestling.---Links🎧 Join the Community!Discord: Click here to join!📖 SourceOne Thousand and One Nights Vol. 5: https://myths.link/hasib⚠️ Content WarningShow post: https://myths.link/393📼 YouTubeWe're on YouTube, now. Currently, it's just the audio episodes, but that might change sometime? https://www.youtube.com/@mythsandlegendspodcast/videos---📢 SponsorsDinnerlyThis holiday season, give the gift of great, affordable food with Dinnerly at https://Dinnerly.com/offer/LEGENDS and use code LEGENDS for up to 27 free meals!.Uncommon GoodsFind the perfect gift at Uncommon Goods! Head to https://UncommonGoods.com/LEGENDS for 15% off your next gift.FirstleafGet cozy and pop open that perfect bottle of wine from Firstleaf! Go to https://TryFirstLeaf.com/LEGENDS to sign up and you’ll get your first SIX handpicked bottles for just $44.95.---🎵 Music Credits "The Gran Dias" by Blue Dot Sessions "Don Germaine" by Blue Dot Sessions "Convex Marsa" by Blue Dot Sessions "Brer Sprine" by Blue Dot Sessions

🐍Hasib wants to avoid a freak library accident🐍 So he will avoid learning anything. Ever. This week, it's the story of Hasib and the Queen of Serpents, the snake woman with a cistern full of honey...and a secret. --- 😈 The Creature: Chameleon Bad news travels fast. Faster than a chameleon, at least. --- Links 🎧 Join the Community! Discord: Click here to join! 📖 Source The Queen of the Serpents: https://myths.link/hasib --- 📢 Sponsors Pretty Litter Pretty Litter’s amazing! You have to try it. Save 20% on your first order and get a free cat toy with code legends at https://PrettyLitter.com/legends. Quince Get cozy in Quince’s high-quality wardrobe essentials by going to https://Quince.com/legends today. BetterHelp Myths and Legends is sponsored by BetterHelp. Let the gratitude flow! Check out https://BetterHelp.com/MYTHS today to get 10% off your first month. --- 🎵 Music Credits "Rest (Instrumental)" by Chad Crouch "Telmain Ares" by Blue Dot Sessions "Kalsted" by Blue Dot Sessions "Hanging Rock" by Blue Dot Sessions

👹If you can't be with the one you love...👹Love the one you're with? What? No. Kill everyone in your way until you get what you want. This week: a ghost story from Japan about what happens when a ronin, a masterless samurai, has nothing to lose in a quest to regain what he lost, and the people unfortunate enough to be in his way.---😈 The Creature: WaterlordThe bargain bin version of the Hydra...just don't sacrifice your kids to it.---🎧 Join the Community!Discord: Click here to join!---⚠️ DisclaimerShowpost: https://myths.link/391---📢 SponsorUncommon GoodsSpark something uncommon this holiday season with incredible, hand-picked gifts by going to https://UncommonGoods.com/LEGENDS and get 15% off your next gift.---🎵 Music Credits "Winter in Black" by Blue Dot Sessions "Minister Creek" by Blue Dot Sessions

🦢 Let them eat sand 🦢A story from Danish writer Hans Christian Andersen about a witch who wants to take over the kingdom and the twelve kids who stand in her way. Just kidding, they have no idea what's going on.---😈 The Creature: WalekYou no longer need to leave your meat out forever on a sun-warmed stone. You know why? The Walek, that's why.---Links🎧 Join the Community!Discord: Click here to join!📖 SourceThe Wild Swans by Hans Christian Andersen: https://myths.link/swans ---📢 SponsorsQuinceGet cozy in Quince’s high quality wardrobe essentials at https://Quince.com/legends plus get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.BetterHelpMyths and Legends is sponsored by BetterHelp. Take off the mask, with BetterHelp. Head over to https://BetterHelp.com/myths today to get 10% off your first month.---🎵 Music Credits "Galoshes" by Chad Crouch "Magpie" by Chad Crouch "Building Time Lapse" by Chad Crouch

🖤 The story of why you don't menace crows. Even if the people you're doing it to try to mess with are extremely annoying and lovey-dovey. Or, if you're single and looking, here's why you should definitely throw some rocks at some crows. It might just lead to you meeting the love of your life... sixteen years later, after several trips through an active war zone. This is the unlikely love story of Pang Noo and Uhn Hah.Disclaimer: https://myths.link/389😈 The Creature: Vu-MurtHe's not a convenience store. He's not a generic superhero. He's that naked man combing his hair by the lake.🎧 Join the Community!Discord: Click here to join!---📢 SponsorsFirstleafSign up at Firstleaf, and get your first SIX handpicked bottles for just $44.95.Mint MobileGet a 3-month premium wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month! Visit Mint Mobile.---🎵 Music Credits "Stephi" by Blue Dot Sessions "Negentropy" by Chad Crouch "The Bluff Trail (Instrumental)" by Chad Crouch "Und Galaxe" by Blue Dot Sessions

The story of King Mighty Mikko, a young man who isn't a king or mighty, but he is Mikko, and maybe that's all he needs. Oh...and a very clever fox conman. The creature is Vishap, who lives at the top of a mountain and just wants to give you cash and prizes to not be covered in poison blood --- Discord: https://myths.link/discord Source: https://myths.link/mightymikko --- BetterHelp: This show is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit https://BetterHelp.com/myths today to get 10% off your first month. --- "Flatlands 4th" by Blue Dot Sessions  "Slate Tracker" by Blue Dot Sessions  "Still Nite" by Blue Dot Sessions  "Western Tanager" by Chad Crouch  "Mallard" by Chad Crouch

The conclusion of the story of Bova, where last episode we saw him ride out to battle alone against an army...but now he faces more danger delivering a letter and dressing up like an elderly man. The creature is Sunakake-Baba, a little old lady who will throw sand in your face...for justice? Source: https://myths.link/bova Post: https://myths.link/387 Come join us on Discord! https://myths.link/discord --- Sponsor: BetterHelp: This show is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit https://BetterHelp.com/myths today to get 10% off your first month.  --- Music: "Breeze Bloc" by Blue Dot Sessions "Steps" by Chad Crouch "Rope Swing" by Chad Crouch "Two Boys and a Girl" by Chad Crouch "Cicle Veroni" by Blue Dot Sessions

The story of Bova, a hero from Slavic folklore, the beautiful beautiful man who is on a lifelong quest for vengeance. Against his mom.The creature is the Vila (or Vile), a ghost with unfinished business...of dancing naked in the town square.Instagram: https://instagram.com/mythsandlegends Discord: https://myths.links/discord Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership Anti-soggy cereal bowl: https://myths.link/antisoggy---Sponsors: Go to https://homechef.com/legends for 18 Free Meals and Free Dessert for Life!Go to https://Quince.com/legends for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns---"Miniatures" by Blue Dot Sessions "High Water Channel (Instrumental)" by Chad Crouch "Pretty Melody" by Chad Crouch "Bambi" by Chad Crouch

More fables from Aesop about life on the farm and how, if someone stops by wearing your friend's skin...they might not be all that trustworthy.The creature is the Veo, a dragon you don't want to slay.Discord: https://myths.link/discordSocial Media: https://instagram.com/mythsandlegendsMembership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership---Sponsors:BetterHelp: Rediscover your curiosity, with BetterHelp. Visit https://betterhelp.com/myths today to get 10% off your first month.Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/legends---"TJ Elwood" by Blue Dot Sessions"Sitka Spruce" by Chad Crouch"Liptis" by Blue Dot Sessions"Raffiel" by Blue Dot Sessions

The story of the silent princess and the prince who definitely has been cursed by that strange woman in the street. He totally hasn't just psyched himself out thinking that if he doesn't meet the silent princess, he will die, forcing him and his tutor to go on a 15-month-long, stinky quest. The creature is the Abaia, the eel that loves life so much it kills everybody. Links! Discord: https://myths.link/discord Source: https://myths.link/silent-princess Social Media: https://instagram.com/mythsandlegends Pizza Socks: https://myths.link/pizza-socks --- Sponsor: GhostBed: Ready for a more comfortable night of sleep? Visit https://GhostBed.com/legends and use code: LEGENDS for 50% off sitewide. --- Music: "Grey Grey Joe" by Blue Dot Sessions "The Caspian Sea" by Blue Dot Sessions "Tower of Mirrors" by Blue Dot Sessions

Sun Wukong, the Monkey King, is dead. For real. He was eaten by a lion and is gone for good because we can all trust Pigsy because he's so honest and not looking for a reason to cut and run.The creature is Ugallu, a demon from Babylonian mythology, who might be your hero.---Our new Discord server! https://myths.link/discordUpdates for Myths and Legends and feed status, no logins required: https://www.mythpodcast.com/updatesMyths and Legends on Instagram (our current social media of choice): https://instagram.com/mythsandlegendsMembership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership---Sponsors:Friends don’t let friends overpay for wireless. Say goodbye to your overpriced wireless plan and switch to Mint Mobile with a special deal at https://MintMobile.com/LEGENDS while it lasts.Myths and Legends is sponsored by BetterHelp. Rediscover your curiosity, with BetterHelp at https://BetterHelp.com/myths today.Home Chef is taking the stress out of mealtime at our house. See why and discover Home Chef yourself at https://HomeChef.com/LEGENDS.---Music:"Etude 11" by Blue Dot Sessions"Helion Haze" by Blue Dot Sessions

We're back in the story of Sun Wukong, the Monkey King and the Journey to the West, where Monkey goes undercover as a demon and defeats a whole army with a math equation.The creature is Tsuchi-gumo, the reason you don't want to be too good at your job. Especially if your job is eating people.---Our new Discord server! https://myths.link/discordUpdates for Myths and Legends and feed status, no logins required: https://www.mythpodcast.com/updatesMyths and Legends on Instagram (our current social media of choice): https://instagram.com/mythsandlegends---Sponsors:Shopify: Businesses that grow, grow with Shopify. Go to https://shopify.com/legends (all lowercase) to grow your business, no matter what stage you’re in.GhostBed: Ready for a more comfortable night of sleep? Aren’t we all? Visit https://GhostBed.com/legends and use CODE: legends to save 50% off your purchase sitewide.BetterHelp: Myths and Legends is sponsored by BetterHelp. Never skip therapy day by going to https://BetterHelp.com/myths for 10% off your first month.---Music:"Vulcan Street" by Blue Dot Sessions"Morning Coda" by Chad Crouch"Denzel Sprak" by Blue Dot Sessions"Black Cosmos Ring" by Chad Crouch

Two stories from Japan about the stories we tell one another. On the first, it's a not-so-famous musician who gets a massive new audience for the legend he has been telling. For the second, it's a man who needs to do his duty...which means doing something terrible to someone he loves. The creature is to Totoima, a boar with a stomach ache...from devouring his children... The Tale of the Heike: https://www.amazon.com/Tale-Heike-Penguin-Classics/dp/0143107267 Doll with human teeth: https://myths.link/monster Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership Discord won out for the place to connect on the poll from a few weeks back, so I set up a server. Check it out here: https://myths.link/discord. Don't expect too much activity, though. I literally just launched it. If you just want a straight updates page without any logins, I got that going, too: https://www.mythpodcast.com/updates --- Sponsors: BetterHelp: Myths and Legends is sponsored by BetterHelp. Never skip therapy day! Go to https://BetterHelp.com/myths to give BetterHelp a try. Quince: Upgrade your wardrobe with pieces made to last at https://Quince.com/legends with free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. --- Music: "Harper's Desk" by Blue Dot Sessions "House of Grendel" by Blue Dot Sessions "An Introduction to Beetles" by Blue Dot Sessions

The story of the laidly worm is all about the costs and benefits of kissing dragons on the mouth.The creature is Topielec, and it might just make or break your video game franchise and/or book.Discord won out for the place to connect on the poll from a few weeks back, so I set up a server. Check it out here: https://myths.link/discord. Don't expect too much activity, though. I literally just launched it.If you just want a straight updates page without any logins, I got that going, too: https://www.mythpodcast.com/updates---Sponsors:For a limited time, Home Chef is offering our listeners 18 free meals! Go to https://homechef.com/legendsfam---Music:"Gene's Waltz" by Blue Dot Sessions "The Blue Room" by Chad Crouch "Cicle Ariel" by Blue Dot Sessions "Bloom" by Chad Crouch

We finish up the story of Bard with that of his son, Gest, which includes bloody Christmas parties, fun new games for you and your friends will try* and what happens when you forsake everyone and everything you know and love (spoiler: it doesn’t go well).The creature is Sega, a cute little bird who is very, very angry.Disclaimer: https://myths.link/379Source: https://myths.link/bardsagaDiscord won out for the place to connect on the poll from a few weeks back, so I set up a server. Check it out here: https://myths.link/discord. Don't expect too much activity, though. I literally just launched it.If you just want a straight updates page without any logins, I got that going, too: https://www.mythpodcast.com/updates*Don't do these. Or, if you do, you didn't hear it here.—Sponsors:Bombas: Get comfy and give back! Head over to https://Bombas.com/legends and use CODE: legends for 20% off your first purchase.GhostBed: Ready for a more comfortable night of sleep? Visit https://GhostBed.com/legends and use CODE: LEGENDS to save 50% off your purchase sitewide.Myths and Legends is sponsored by BetterHelp. Never skip therapy day. Visit https://BetterHelp.com/myths today to get 10% off your first month.—Music:“Easel Moss” by Blue Dot Sessions“Jubelio” by Blue Dot Sessions“Laddo” by Blue Dot Sessions“Spek” by Blue Dot Sessions“The Broker” by Blue Dot Sessions

The first part of the story of Bard, a medieval Icelandic dad who goes full Batman.The creature is Stallo. It's made of turf and magic, but it takes half your remaining life as soon as it's born, so it's kind of like a real human child in that way.Links:Poll/disclaimer: https://myths.link/378 Source for these episodes: https://myths.link/bardsaga---Sponsors: BetterHelp: Myths and Legends is sponsored by BetterHelp. Start focusing and start living your best life, with BetterHelp. Go to https://betterhelp.com/myths for 10% off your first month.Shopify: Businesses that grow, grow with Shopify. Get started with the global commerce platform that helps you sell at every stage of your business at https://shopify.com/legends---Music:"Hiking Cluster" by Blue Dot Sessions "Greycase" by Blue Dot Sessions "An Unwitting Invitation" by Blue Dot Sessions

A story from "One Thousand and One Nights" about three wondrous gifts: a clock, a security system, and a fake horse that can fly. Bet you can't guess which one wins the prize at the king's big science and geometry fair.The creature is the Tangie! It'll be your friend, but only if you want to do crime.--Sponsors:BetterHelp: Myths and Legends is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit https://BetterHelp.com/myths today to stop comparing and start focusing, with BetterHelp.Quince: Pack your bags with high quality essentials from Quince! Go to https://Quince.com/legends to get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.--Music:"City Lights" by Chad Crouch"Minor Stretch" by Chad Crouch"Caverna" by Blue Dot Sessions"The Odd About It" by Blue Dot Sessions"Fireside Tension" by Blue Dot Sessions

Three stories from Denmark about learning from your mistakes. Or not learning, and donating six full bags of gold to the local thieves.The creature is the swamfisk. It's horrible, horrible smell is a personal choice.Dwarves fighting cranes in Greenland: https://myths.link/376 Dustache dustpan: https://myths.link/dustache---Sponsors:GhostBed: Ready for a more comfortable night of sleep? Visit https://GhostBed.com/legends and use code LEGENDS to save 50% off your purchase sitewide.BetterHelp: Myths and Legends is sponsored by BetterHelp. Stop comparing and start focusing, with BetterHelp at https://BetterHelp.com/myths today.---Music: "Dandelions" by Chad Crouch "Double-crested Cormorant" by Chad Crouch "Hedgehog Wallace" by Blue Sot Sessions "Spring Cleaning" by Blue Dot Sessions "Fern and Andy" by Blue Dot Sessions

We're back in the story of the Monkey King and the Journey to the West where maybe this monastery is different and not haunted and infested with monsters? Maybe? Please? Also, we'll see if Xuanzang is old enough to go beg for food on his own without a bodyguard.The creature is Storsjöodjuret, and it's open season on cat-headed snake monsters.---The Storsjöodjuret video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXfaTcecbIMKeyboard waffle iron: https://www.amazon.com/The-Keyboard-Waffle-Iron-CES01/dp/B015QJPUOA/Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership---Music: "What does anybody know about anything" by Chris Zabriskie "Direct to Video" by Chris Zabriskie "On the Mend" by Blue Dot Sessions "Just a Memory Now" by Chad Crouch---Sponsors:BetterHelp: Stop comparing and start focusing, with BetterHelp. Visit https://betterhelp.com/myths today to get 10% off your first month.MeUndies: Summer is here! Get every cut for your butt from MeUndies. Get 20% off your first order, plus free shipping, at https://meundies.com/legends.

Undine the water elemental has a soul. And an evil uncle. And a friend who is in love with her husband. And about a thousand family members who want to see that everything works out for her. Her story, and that of Sir Huldbrand's, is far from over.The creature is Sore-Gus, who's actually pretty sore. Because he's missing both a chunk of meat from his side.Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membershipFinal scene: https://myths.link/374Undine book: https://myths.link/undine---Sponsors:Aeropress: check out https://aeropress.com/LEGENDS and be sure to use code LEGENDS at checkout to save 20%Quince: Go to https://Quince.com/legends for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns---Music:"Forner's Churn" by Blue Dot Sessions"Fieldfare" by Blue Dot Sessions"Sandpiper in Motion" by Blue Dot Sessions"Cover Letter" by Blue Dot Sessions"Dusky" by Blue Dot Sessions"Crested T" by Blue Dot Sessions

The story of Undine, by Friedrich de la Motte Fouqué, is a direct precursor to Hans Christian Andersen's "The Little Mermaid" and comes inspired by the soulless elemental creatures some alchemists thought populated our world. Really they just want to marry you and are mostly nice. The creatures this week are the Sirena, the Boa, and more - extremely dangerous snakes who just want to drink way too much milk.Toe Croc Charms: https://www.amazon.com/beeurptnr-Charms-Unique-Decoration-Creativity/dp/B0D12PSKYK Undine Story: https://gutenberg.org/ebooks/2825---Sponsors:MeUndies: Get 20% off your first order, plus free shipping, at https://MeUndies.com/legendsShady Rays: Exclusively for our listeners, Shady Rays is giving out their best deal of the season. Head to https://shadyrays.com and use code: LEGENDS for $20 off polarized sunglasses.BetterHelp: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp! Visit https://betterhelp.com/myths today to get 10% off your first month.Smalls: Head to https://Smalls.com/LEGENDS and use promo code LEGENDS at checkout for 50% off your first order PLUS free shipping!---Music:"Warm Fingers" by Blue Dot Sessions "Verdigris" by Blue Dot Sessions "Castor Wheel Pivot" by Blue Dot Sessions

The story of Demeter from Greek mythology is one of finding her place in the world. A world run by her terrible siblings, but it's ok. She's her own person and she can weather anything as long as she has her daughter Persephone by her side. As long as nothing happens to Persephone.The creature is the Ya-Te-Veo, a story told by people who traveled Central and South America in the 1800s.Disclaimer: https://myths.link/372Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership---Sponsors:Bombas: Get comfy this spring and give back with Bombas. Head over to https://bombas.com/legends and use code legends for twenty percent off your first purchase.AeroPress: Visit https://aeropress.com/legends and use the promo code LEGENDS to save 20% off your order.GhostBed: Ready for a more comfortable night of sleep? Visit https://GhostBed.com/legends and use the code LEGENDS to save 50% off your purchase sitewide!---Music:"A Common Pause" by Blue Dot Sessions"Caustic Pulse" by Blue Dot Sessions"Onside" by Blue Dot Sessions"Stensal Landing" by Blue Dot Sessions"Greybeard" by Blue Dot Sessions

Two stories from Flanders (the region of Belgium, not Homer Simpson's annoyingly nice neighbor) about people who are stuck. One is a married couple who wants their long awaited dream to come true. The other is people who are literally stuck to a thing they shouldn't be touching in the first place.The creature is the Asanbosam, a pink Batman with great legs.Membership! https://www.mythpodcast.com/membershipThat Mitchell and Webb skit I mentioned: https://myths.link/immortalityAsanbosam at the BM: https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/E_Af1935-1212-1--Sponsor:This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp! Visit https://betterhelp.com/myths today to get 10% off your first month.--Music:"The Spinnet" by Blue Dot Sessions"Woodbird Theme" by Blue Dot Sessions"Grumpalo" by Blue Dot Sessions

It's fable time on Myths and Legends...despite fables being neither myths nor legends... They're fun, though, and you might just learn some of the wisdom of the ancients, like how you should never question the king.The creature is a very wise dragon. So wise that you should get all your answers from him. Namely the answer to the question: is that dragon dangerous? The answer, of course, being, no...now take a bath in barbecue sauce.---SponsorQuince: Upgrade your closet this summer with Quince. Right now, go to https://quince.com/legends to get free shipping and 365-day returns on your next order.---Music:"Topslides" by Blue Dot Sessions "PolyCoat" by Blue Dot Sessions "Milkwood" by Blue Dot Session "Curious Case" by Blue Dot Session

Two stories from Japan. On the first, a former samurai's wife is up to something and he's going to figure out what. On the second, we'll see that kindness matters most...but only if you're absolutely forced into doing it.The creature is the salamander! It'll turn you into a spicy human burrito!Want to support the show? https://www.mythpodcast.com/membershipA TED-Ed video of the second story: https://myths.link/pilgrims-teded---Sponsors:GhostBed: Visit GhostBed.com/legends and use the code LEGENDS to save 50% off your purchase sitewide!Shady Rays: Exclusively for our listeners, Shady Rays is giving out their best deal of the season. Head to https://shadyrays.com and use code: LEGENDS for $20 off polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 300,000 people.BetterHelp: Myths and Legends is Sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit https://betterhelp.com/myths today to get 10% off your first month.----Music:"Lost Stage" by Blue Dot Sessions "Dolly and Pad" by Blue Dot Sessions "Helter's Barrow" by Blue Dot Sessions "Hibiscus" by Blue Dot Sessions "Just Tuning Up" by Blue Dot Sessions

When your seven spouses all have the same dream on the same night and ask you not to do the thing they dreamt would lead to problems for all of you...maybe don't immediately do that thing.The creature is Sæhrímnir from Norse myth, AKA ham sandwiches.Dog wigs: https://myths.link/dogwigsMembership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership---Sponsors:MeUndies: Get 20% off your first order, plus free shipping, at https://meundies.com/legendsShopify: Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/legendsBombas: Get comfy this spring and give back with Bombas. Head over to https://bombas.com/legends and use code legends for twenty percent off your first purchase.---Music:"Memeti" by Blue Dot Sessions"Sargento" by Blue Dot Sessions"Gallant Fantasie" by Blue Dot Sessions

The madcap story of what happens when a monk decides he doesn't want to be a monk anymore. He wants to make way more money...as a poet.Also, why it might be weird if you're eating several cows for breakfast.Back shaver: https://myths.link/backshaver Irish source: https://myths.link/anier1 English source: https://myths.link/anier2---Sponsors:Shady Rays: Head to https://shadyrays.com and use code: LEGENDS for $20 off polarized sunglasses. BetterHelp: Myths and Legends is Sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit https://betterhelp.com/myths today to get 10% off your first month.Field of Greens: Visit https://fieldofgreens.com and use promo code LEGENDS for your discount.---Music: "Kremp" by Blue Dot Sessions "Titter Snowbird" by Blue Dot Sessions "Laddo" by Blue Dot Sessions "Arctic Draba" by Blue Dot Sessions

Back in the Journey to the West and Monkey has a fan club, the Tang Monk teaches an impromptu class, and Pigsy finds his calling: sitting and eating.The creatures are the Ruslaki, and they're very easy to break up with. Shrok Pillow: https://myths.link/shrok---Music:"Germaine" by Blue Dot Sessions "Lush Arborio" by Blue Dot Sessions "Sparkling Craft" by Blue Dot Sessions "Simple Aside" by Blue Dot Sessions

Two stories of goblins (도깨비) from Korean folklore and how, if they stop by, you'll want to have drinks on hand because it might just save your life. The creature is Ratatoskr, the greatest* squirrel in Norse myth. *only Disclaimer and list of Dokkaebi: https://myths.link/365 --- Sponsors: Quince: Upgrade your wardrobe and enjoy free shipping and 365-day returns at https://Quince.com/legends GhostBed: Ready for a more comfortable night of sleep? Visit https://GhostBed.com/legends and use code LEGENDS to save 50% off your purchase sitewide. BetterHelp: This episode of Myths and Legends is sponsored by BetterHelp. Find your social sweet spot, with BetterHelp. Try online therapy at https://BetterHelp.com/myths and get on your way to being your best self. --- Music: "Cornicob" by Blue Dot Sessions "Lofoten Eggels" by Blue Dot Sessions "Raskt Landsby" by Blue Dot Sessions "Timble Rider Theme" by Blue Dot Sessions

When your parents get you three tiny men in a golden box as a going away present.The creature is the Neugle, who will drown you but feel super bad about it.AI Bird feeder that you probably shouldn't buy: https://myths.link/birdfeeder--Sponsors:Style for everyone and unmatched comfort—that’s MeUndies! Get 20% off your first order, plus free shipping, at https://MeUndies.com/legendsCan you solve the case? June needs your help, detective! Download June’s Journey for free today on iOS and Android! https://wooga.com/games/junes-journey--Music:"Delicious" by Blue Dot Sessions"Crown of September" by Blue Dot Sessions"Willow Willow" by Blue Dot Sessions

The story of Yaroslav is one of growing up and figuring out who you are...so you can stop accidentally killing people with your deadly high-fives. The creature is the Pombrero, a sleazy, muscly little hobbit who might already be in your house. --- Sponsors: Can you crack the case? Download June’s Journey for free today on iOS and Android! https://www.wooga.com/games/junes-journey This episode of Myths and Legends is sponsored by BetterHelp. Find your social sweet spot, with BetterHelp. Try online therapy at https://BetterHelp.com/myths and get on your way to being your best self. --- "Miniatures" by Blue Dot Sessions "Stuffed Monsters" by Blue Dot Sessions "Bird Language" by Chad Crouch

Two stories from Chinese folklore about broken things. A broken pot, a broken future, and how things can come together to heal. And why you shouldn't go to work drunk or else you might have to arrest a tiger. The creature is the tooth tyrant, the Odontotyrannos, and it's not an angry dentist. Links: Uncle Jim's Worm Farm: https://myths.link/liftinjimmy --- Sponsors: Ready for a more comfortable night of sleep? Visit https://GhostBed.com/legends and use code LEGENDS to save 50% off your purchase sitewide. Robinhood Gold gets you the most for your retirement. Get started at https://Robinhood.com/boost. Terms and conditions apply. Scary sock drawer? No more! Discover why Bombas makes our favorite socks, tees, and underwear at https://Bombas.com/legends and use code “legends“ for 20% off your first purchase. Feel good and do good, with Bombas. --- Music: "Jumbel" by Blue Dot Sessions "Gathering Stasis" by Blue Dot Sessions "Lemon and Melon" by Blue Dot Sessions "Liptis" by Blue Dot Sessions "Town Market" by Blue Dot Sessions

Two stories from English folklore about perspective, and how you can't get something for nothing, but you can absolutely get nothing for something.The creature is an outlandish, bizarre, and strange creature known as an "ostrich."Mr. and Mrs. Vinegar: https://myths.link/vinegarThe Bogey Beast: https://myths.link/bogeysonyourtailMembership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membershipSponsors:Shopify: Grow your business, no matter what stage you’re in, with Shopify. Go to https://shopify.com/legends (all lowercase) to get started!BetterHelp: This episode of Myths and Legends is sponsored by BetterHelp. Learn to make time for what makes you happy, with BetterHelp. Try online therapy at https://BetterHelp.com/myths and get on your way to being your best self.Music:"Calisson" by Blue Dot Sessions"Crumbling Dock" by Blue Dot Sessions"Lights Out" by Blue Dot Sessions"Beignet Interlude" by Blue Dot Sessions"Rafter" by Blue Dot Sessions

The saga of Fergus mac Léti is, apparently, the first time leprechauns make their appearance in folklore. It's also the first time leprechauns try to kill a guy, get stuck in porridge, and offer some magical menswear. The creature this time is the Oyaleroweck, who's thriving in the absence of knights in Canada. We actually merged two stories of Fergus. Here's one translation of the overarching narrative: https://www.ucd.ie/tlh/trans/dab.eriu.16.001.t.text.html Here's the inset one with King Iubdan: https://www.maryjones.us/ctexts/fergusmacleide.html Here's the membership if you're looking for more when we're off next week! https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership Sponsors! ExpressVPN: Try ExpressVPN today with 3 extra months free at https://ExpressVPN.com/legends Thrive Market: Save time and money, and shop Thrive Market today! Go to https://ThriveMarket.com/legends for 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift. Music: "Daphne" by Chad Crouch "Dog and Pony Show" by Chad Crouch "Dutiligi" by Chad Crouch "In My Head" by Chad Crouch "Midnight Blue" by Chad Crouch

Munachar and Manachar are two friends out for a fun day of berry picking, but when one commits the only unforgivable sin of hogging all the berries, the only response is swift, murder-y justice. Time to recruit some accomplices The creature is the nain, and it will help you know if you're making terrible life choices (and also encourage you to learn a foreign language!) --- Munachar and Manachar: https://myths.link/berrymurder Not the Breman town musicians but kind of: https://myths.link/notbreman Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership --- Sponsors: This episode of Myths and Legends is sponsored by BetterHelp. Learn to make time for what makes you happy, with BetterHelp. Try online therapy at https://BetterHelp.com/myths and get on your way to being your best self. Get comfy this spring and give back with Bombas. Head to https://Bombas.com/legends and use code “legends” at checkout for 20% off your first purchase. It’s 2024. Are you still feeding your cat...kibble? Head to https://Smalls.com/LEGENDS and use promo code LEGENDS at checkout for 50% off your first order PLUS free shipping. --- Music: "Mind Body Mind" by Blue Dot Sessions "Tin Cavalry" by Blue Dot Sessions "Sino de Cobre" by Blue Dot Sessions

Back in the Journey to the West where Monkey and the gang are actually having an easy time of it and WHY IS IT SO HOT?The creature is Muirbech who is not a sea bee, and while it should get in trouble for false advertising it is already in jail until Judgement Day?---Sponsors:Make a healthy choice today and try Field of Greens. Get 15% off your first order plus free rush shipping with promo code LEGENDS at https://FieldofGreens.com---Music:"Jenny K" by Blue Dot Sessions"Cran Ras" by Blue Dot Sessions"Thick Irony" by Chad Crouch"Pigeon Falls" by Blue Dot Sessions"City Limits" by Blue Dot Sessions

A lost prince, a magic TARDIS barrel, and a talking dog take us to Jötunheim and back in the story of Prince Ring from Icelandic folklore.The creature is mouse deer who just wants to dance and hopefully not kill anyone.---Links:Ring source: https://myths.link/princeringGlitter drink why would you do this: https://myths.link/glitterMembership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership---Sponsors:Factor: No prep and no mess meals ready to heat and eat? Factor has us covered. Head to https://FactorMeals.com/legends50 and use code: legends50 for 50 percent off.BetterHelp: This episode of Myths and Legends is sponsored by BetterHelp. Become your own soulmate, whether you’re looking for one or not. Try online therapy at https://betterhelp.com/myths and get on your way to being your best self.---Music:"Ginger" by Chad Crouch"Mullberry" by Chad Crouch"Alsace" by Chad Crouch"Rabbit in the Leaflitter" by Chad Crouch"In the Cottonwoods" by Chad Crouch

A story from 1001 Nights about how to get rid of that annoying babysitter and what to do if your husbands keep getting killed (the answer is, apparently, to keep getting married).The creature is the sea monk, neither a monk nor a sea creature, but a horrifying Cthulhu mash-up.Creature pictures: https://myths.link/356Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership---Sponsors:Thrive Market is helping us stick to a healthier year. Join for the savings, the convenience, the flavors, and high quality at https://ThriveMarket.com/legendsSmalls: For 50% off your first order, head to https://Smalls.com/LEGENDS and use code LEGENDS.---Music:"Fill and Forage" by Blue Dot Sessions"Bristlecone" by Chad Crouch"Lunette" by Blue Dot Sessions"ShadowPlay" by Blue Dot Sessions

The stories of the creation from Roman/Greek mythology, the first werewolf, and Pygmalion, and also some Ares stuff because this is his week I guess. The creature, the Bonnacon (or, as cultured people say, Bo-nacho), has fiery diarrhea. Insert spicy food/White Castle joke here. Disclaimer: https://myths.link/355 Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership Inflatable cow for some reason: https://myths.link/mooooooo --- Sponsor:  This episode of Myths and Legends is sponsored by BetterHelp. Become your own soulmate, whether you’re looking for one or not. Try online therapy at https://betterhelp.com/myths and get on your way to being your best self. --- Music:  "Croner Dilesh" by Blue Dot Sessions  "Hrse Hrse" by Blue Dot Sessions  "Particle End" by Blue Dot Sessions  "Where we Make our Stand" by Chad Crouch  "Talens Bal" by Blue Dot Sessions  "Iris" by Blue Dot Sessions

Two stories about finding people who like you for you. Not because you wear a rice bowl on your head. Or because you spend way too much time looking in the mirror. It's the stories of the Black Rice Bowl and the Mirror from Kyoto, from Japanese folklore.The creatures are real life magpies, chaos birds.Praying mantis eggs: "Each Egg Pod Contains 20-500 Babies!" https://myths.link/mantisMembership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership---Sponsor:Field of Greens is our new super-fruit and vegetable habit. It’s the only fruit and vegetable product that promises better health, too. Get 15 percent off your first order and free rush shipping at https://FieldOfGreens.com and use promo code: LEGENDS---Music:"Bellow's Hull" by Blue Dot Sessions"Quiet Sill" by Blue Dot Sessions"Cedar" by Chad Crouch"Grove Melody" by Chad Crouch

The story of a storyteller who can't think of a story to tell, and how a stranger solves that problem by getting him fired and taking him on wacky adventures with too many beheadings.The creature is the Lou Carcolh. Brace yourself, snail links are coming.Snails:I don't know if this is a good price for snails: https://myths.link/snailsNo idea why I find this video of a snail eating a cucumber so unnerving, but here you go: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ifjpgt26osYHere's one eating a strawberry. I hate this. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhXJxUgY46QSnail eating spaghetti. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iw-D9cdGAjoVery solid post and one of my sources for the Lou Carcolh: https://myths.link/carcolhMembership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership---SponsorsSmalls: For 50% off your first order, head to https://Smalls.com/LEGENDS and use code LEGENDS.Factor: Factor is our time saver! With restaurant-quality, ready-to-eat meal delivery bursting with flavor, Factor takes the stress out of meal time. Try it and get 50 percent off at https://FactorMeals.com/legends50 AND use code: legends50---Music"Peter Gray" by Chad Crouch "Poor Wayfaring Stranger" by Chad Crouch "All the Pretty Horses" by Chad Crouch

How do you ensure your children grow up to be good people? You work with a fairy to design jewelry that stabs them, of course!The creature this week is Lamia! She will pull out her own eyeballs and eat your children, but she also has a budding career in the movies?Sad duck lamp: https://myths.link/sadduckSource for today: https://myths.link/pdMembership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership---Music: "B Roll" by Chad Crouch "The Ramble" by Chad Crouch "Pilgrim's Progress" by Chad Crouch "Barefoot" by Chad Crouch "Pacing" by Chad Crouch---Sponsors:Grow your business, no matter what stage you’re in, with Shopify: https://shopify.com/legendsMyths and Legends is sponsored by BetterHelp. Celebrate the progress you’ve already made and give therapy a try at https://BetterHelp.com/myths

A mother and son are surviving at the end of the world, while monsters prowl the wasteland all around. And now, one of them wants to leave. The creature is the Kudan (件), a human-faced bovine who wants you to have its poster up in your home. A lot of posters, actually.  Source: https://myths.link/georgie Lion bites: https://myths.link/lionbites Disclaimer: https://myths.link/351 --- Sponsors: Bombas makes clothing that feels good and does good, too. It’s our favorite! Get cozy at https://Bombas.com/legends WITH code: legends ExpressVPN: Secure your online data today by visiting https://ExpressVPN.com/legends Join in on the savings with Thrive Market today at https://ThriveMarket.com/legends --- Music: "Button" by Chad Crouch  "Wisp" by Chad Crouch  "Warm Fingers" by Blue Dot Sessions  "Lullaby" by Chad Crouch  "Shifty Crow" by Chad Crouch  "Rarified" by Chad Crouch  "Small Bummer" by Chad Crouch

Three(ish) stories from the Korean peninsula about ghosts and goblins. Kind of. Some are actual ghosts and goblins (도깨비). Some are the ghosts of happier times and the lives we thought we wanted. Some goblins literally beat us up when they cheat at board games. There's a lot to learn this week.The creature is the Kting Voar, a creature that definitely does not exist, but not for lack of being extremely normal and boring.Kting Voar article: https://myths.link/academicrigorcryptidstyle Cow eating snake (NOT the Kting Voar): https://myths.link/snakeyum Story 1 (the literary man): https://myths.link/literaryman Story 2: https://myths.link/snakesrevenge Story 3: https://myths.link/charanExplosion-proof your cloppy friend (but not really): https://myths.link/superhorseDisclaimer: https://myths.link/350---Sponsor:This episode of Myths and Legends is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/myths and get on your way to being your best self.---Music:"Cirrocumulous" by Chad Crouch "Venus Aire" by Blue Dot Sessions "Cortesia" by Blue Dot Sessions "Flatlands 1st" by Blue Dot Sessions "Night Music" by Blue Dot Sessions "The Bond" by Chad Crouch "Virginia Creeper" by Blue Dot Sessions

We're back in the stories of the Monkey King on the Journey to the West and we'll see that not everyone who is mean to you is a demon. They might be a murderous bandit! Also, try to make friends that can tell the difference between you and your evil doppelgänger.The creature is the Kongamato, a (maybe?) actual dinosaur. It is truly terrible and annoying and bad, but only slightly murdery!---Sponsor:Hello Fresh: HelloFresh is farm-fresh, pre-portioned ingredients and seasonal recipes delivered right to your doorstep. The Weisers are loving it—see why at https://HelloFresh.com/mythsfree AND use code: mythsfree---Music:"Gentle Son" by Blue Dot Sessions"La Inglesa" by Blue Dot Sessions"Paramo Ocho" by Blue Dot Sessions"Santo Apure" by Blue Dot Sessions"Zulia Conspiracy" by Blue Dot Sessions

Two myths and a lie! Two stories this week are tales from world folklore. One is a tale created by us for this episode. Check out the poll in our Instagram stories (https://instagram.com/mythsandlegends) or vote on the site if you're not on Instagram (https://myths.link/348) to let us know which one you think is the lie!--Sponsors:BetterHelp:This episode of Myths and Legends is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/myths and get on your way to being your best self.Try AG1: the daily Foundational Nutrition supplement that supports whole-body health. https://drinkAG1.com/LEGENDS--Music:"Derano" by Blue Dot Sessions"November Mist" by Blue Dot Sessions"Some Nights End" by Blue Dot Sessions"Watercress" by Blue Dot Sessions

The story of Ketil Trout is about growing up and learning to be your own person. It's a coming-of-age tale with giant fights, dragon slaying, and outlaw who know way to many trout facts.The creature, Nure-onna, is that woman down by the beach who is not-so-secretly also a quarter-mile-long snake.Links!Doorstop buddy: https://myths.link/doorstopbuddyMembership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membershipButter in the Middle Ages, because I knew you wanted to know:https://academic.oup.com/book/2756/chapter-abstract/143245170?redirectedFrom=fulltexthttps://www.butterjournal.com/butter-history/--Sponsors!Factor is making a difference for us this holiday. Try fresh, flavor-packed meals delivered to your door, ready in just 2 minutes without the prep at https://FactorMeals.com/legends50MasterClass makes a meaningful gift this season, for you and anyone on your list. Boost confidence with practical takeaways from the world’s best at https://MasterClass.com/mythsWhen you give Bombas this holiday, you’re giving more comfort and more good. We love Bombas, and it’s the perfect gift this year: https://bombas.com/legends with code: legends--Music:"Elmore Heights" by Blue Dot Sessions"Vik Fence Lardha" by Blue Dot Sessions"Steady" by Chad Crouch"Valladolid Funeral" by Blue Dot Sessions"Illustrated Novel" by Chad Crouch

Tales of everyone's favorite Olympian in charge of warfare, wisdom (& crafts!): Athena. Well, everyone's favorite except for anyone who has been led to a grisly adventurer fate by her. Or been turned into a monster by her. Or has adopted a snake from her. Or... The creature is Hyena Man! He's way worse than the DC Comics supervillain that shares his name because he will literally eat children. Disclaimer: https://myths.link/346 Hyena men: https://myths.link/hyenas Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership --- Sponsors: Try AG1: the daily Foundational Nutrition supplement that supports whole-body health. https://drinkAG1.com/LEGENDS Indeed: Get your jobs more visibility and match with the candidates you need at https://Indeed.com/LEGENDS Hello Fresh: Skip the grocery store with HelloFresh and enjoy farm-fresh, pre-portioned ingredients and seasonal recipes delivered to your doorstep. Go to https://HelloFresh.com/mythsfree and use code "mythsfree" for free breakfast for life (one breakfast item per box while subscription is active). Uncommon Goods: Find the perfect gift for anyone and everyone in your life with the help of Uncommon Goods: https://UncommonGoods.com/LEGENDS --- Music: "Elderberry" by Chad Crouch "Freesia" by Chad Crouch "Delham Corner" by Blue Dot Sessions "Darkened Treeline" by Blue Dot Sessions "Qi" by Blue Dot Sessions "La Focsa" by Blue Dot Sessions

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 creature this week is the Hydrus, who is not the Lernian Hydra, of Heracles fame, but it does get a second act as a Biblical metaphor.Culhwch and Olwen: https://myths.link/fetchquestsMembership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership---Sponsor:This episode of Myths and Legends is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/myths and get on your way to being your best self.---Music:"Dandelions" by Chad Crouch"Space" by Chad Crouch"Edgeworthia" by Chad Crouch"Peonies" by Chad Crouch"Moonrise" by Chad Crouch

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. If you can.The creature this week is Big Bird! If Big Bird ate corpses...The story of Mirza: https://myths.link/mirzaBacon Bandages: https://myths.link/baconbandages---Music:"Bossa Boa" by Blue Dot Sessions"Crosswire" by Blue Dot Sessions"Halpver" by Blue Dot Sessions"Where we Make our Stand" by Chad Crouch"Pacific Wrens (Instrumental)"" by Chad Crouch---Sponsors:Kickstart your holiday shopping with Uncommon Goods. We’re all out of the ordinary: https://UncommonGoods.com/legends

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 that very, very stinky man in the woods. The creature is the Hobyah! Despite their fun sounding name, they're horrible. Their victims, sadly, are not much better. --- Amadas: https://myths.link/amadas The Manatea: https://myths.link/manatea The membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership --- Sponsors: Learn from the best to become your best. Give the gift of MasterClass this holiday season! https://masterclass.com/myths --- Music: "Village Keeper" by Blue Dot Sessions "Mill Wyrm" by Blue Dot Sessions "Backwards Flow" by Blue Dot Sessions

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 collide on this week's episode.  The creature is why hydration might actually be hazardous to your health. --- Sponsors: Uncommon Goods: Whoever you’re shopping for, Uncommon Goods knows exactly what they want. Find it  here: https://UncommonGoods.com/legends Bombas: Give more this holiday in more ways than one, with Bombas. Ready to go Gift Boxes, socks, underwear, t-shirts, slippers. All here: https://bombas.com/legends WITH code: legends Simplisafe: Protect your home inside and out, with SimpliSafe: https://simplisafe.com/legends --- Music: "Bon Journee" by Chad Crouch  "Villano" by Blue Dot Sessions  "Road to Jordan" by Blue Dot Sessions  "Lonely Stairwell" by Blue Dot Sessions  "Drizzle" by Blue Dot Sessions

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 little naked men who live in your walls.Nic Cage spoons: https://myths.link/spooonsDisclaimer: https://myths.link/341Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership---Sponsors:Indeed! Join more than 3 million businesses worldwide that use Indeed to hire great talent fast at https://Indeed.com/legendsCanva! Collaborate with Canva for Teams, and see why we use it almost every day: https://canva.me/MYTHS---Music:"Brer Krille" by Blue Dot Sessions"The Gran Dias" by Blue Dot Sessions"Uncertain Ground" by Blue Dot Sessions"Don Germaine" by Blue Dot Sessions"Dawn Line Approaching" by Blue Dot Sessions

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. Disclaimer: https://myths.link/340 Banana injector: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08CPSCLSW Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership --- Sponsor: Masterclass! Learn from the best to become your best, with MasterClass: https://masterclass.com/myths --- Music: "Spring Migration" by Chad Crouch  "Vik Fence Haflak" by Blue Dot Sessions  "Sixmile Piano" by Blue Dot Sessions

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 creatures this week are Havman and Havfrue, Danish mer-people who might mer-der you or just give you a nice mer-ssage to relax. Mer.Sources: https://myths.link/339Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership---Sponsor:Simplisafe: Protect your whole home with SimpliSafe Home Security. There’s no safe like SimpliSafe: https://simplisafe.com/legends---Music:"Daybreak" by Chad Crouch"Dusk" by Chad Crouch"Invicta" by Blue Dot Sessions"Manaan" by Blue Dot Sessions"Small Hours" by Chad Crouch"The Gloaming" by Chad Crouch"A Convocation" by Chad Crouch"Bird Language" by Chad Crouch

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 the only Viking ball game that doesn't turn deadly...during the ball game. It kind of does immediately afterward, though.The creature is Hogboy! It's a barrow-wight, and it's actually way more terrifying than it sounds.---Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membershipCoddies: https://myths.link/coddies---Sponsors:Audible: Enjoy and discover audio entertainment in one app. New members can try Audible free for 30days at https://audible.com/legends or text the word legends to 500-500 Bombas: Layer with the very best and give to someone who needs it at the same time, with Bombas. Socks, tees, underwear, all at https://bombas.com/legends---Music:"Cicle Deserrat" by Blue Dot Sessions"Backwater" by Chad Crouch"Lover's Hollow" by Chad Crouch"Highride Chrome" by Chad Crouch

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 Half-Chick! He might be only half a chicken, but he's 100% enema. Yes, you just read that correctly.Disclaimer: https://myths.link/337---Sponsor:Need to hire? You need Indeed! Start hiring now at https://Indeed.com/legends ---Music:"Unit 34" by Blue Dot Sessions"The Broker" by Blue Dot Sessions"Stephi" by Blue Dot Sessions"The Sunshades" by Blue Dot Sessions

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 the Guyascutus, a deadly alligator. Imagine that. What an oddity.---Disclaimer: https://myths.link/336Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membershipNose Flute: https://myths.link/noseflute---Music:Mountain Road by Blue Dot SessionsWhen We Set Out by Blue Dot SessionsConstructivism by Chad CrouchLudyku by Chad CrouchConstructivism by Chad Crouch

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 is difficult, especially when your clever ideas to punish your kids just make them more awesome.The creature is the Gulon, from Sweden. It'll turn you into farts.Membership! https://www.mythpodcast.com/membershipShrimp neck pillow: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ABKKCTW---Sponsor:SimpliSafe Home Security is the peace of mind we needed. There’s no safe like SimpliSafe! https://simplisafe.com/legends ---Music:Pacing by Chad CrouchSteady Drizzle by Chad CrouchCerulean by Chad CrouchSea Smoke by Chad CrouchBoligado by Chad CrouchDe Facto by Chad CrouchDutilugi by Chad Crouch

The story of Fatima is a long one with many twists and turns. There are genies, evil wizards, massive battles, and a world-wide trek to make sure evil pays for its crimes, but at the center is Fatima, a woman who won't back down no matter the opposition, and who always stands for what she knows is right.The creature is a hairy naked man (another one!) but you actually might want to make this one your friend.---Disclaimer: https://www.mythpodcast.com/15951/334-arabian-folklore-part-2-the-enemy-of-my-enemy-is-my-enemy/SourcesThe Tale of Princess Fatima, Warrior WomanThe Warrior Women of IslamThe Arabian Epic, Heroic and Oral Storytelling Volume 3Rejected Princesses---Sponsors:BombasBombas makes the season comfy with socks, tees, and underwear that feel good and do good: https://bombas.com/legends and use code: legendsAudibleEnjoy and discover audio entertainment in one app. New members can try Audible free for 30 days at https://Audible.com/legends or text the word legends to 500-500---Music:Tedukedo by Chad CrouchPytarevubu by Chad CrouchLead Shroud by Blue Dot SessionsHills by Chad CrouchWren Language by Blue Dot SessionsDolly and Pad by Blue Dot SessionsAmaranthus by Chad Crouch

The epic story of Fatima, Dhat Al-Himma, the warrior woman, princess, mystic begins with the misadventures of her family line where they learn the perils of bad poetry, why you shouldn't marry genies, and it might be a bad thing to constantly rob your enemies when your bank account gets a little low. The creature is Grootslang, a snake with diamond eyes that maybe has an elephant best friend.---Disclaimer: https://myths.link/333---Sponsor:AG1: the daily Foundational Nutrition supplement that supports whole-body health. Check it out: https://drinkAG1.com/legends ---Music:Grove Melody by Chad CrouchNumesy by Chad CrouchSea Smoke by Chad CrouchRack Focus by Chad CrouchAfternoons by Chad CrouchLittle Brown Bird by Chad Crouch

Slug, frog, snake, shoot!You've heard of rock, paper, scissors, but have you heard of slug, frog, snake? That old man you're trying to rob who lives in the mountains by himself has. Hope you like everything being covered in slime.Apparently these characters were reimagined for the manga/anime Naruto, but I haven't seen Naruto, so please don't sue me, people who own Naruto.The creature is Jasconius. The island that will eat you.---LinksSource for today's show: https://myths.link/frogmagic Disclaimer: https://myths.link/332---Music:A Harbinger by Chad Crouch The Folly of Human Conceits by Chad Crouch Camas by Chad Crouch Lakira by Chad Crouch The Grove by Chad Crouch Outlook by Chad Crouch In My Head by Chad Crouch

Two stories from English folklore about the secrets we keep. The first is the story of the Monk of Leicester, Dan Hew, a man who has a few verses of poetry he wants to yell at the married women of the village. All the married women.Humphrey Kynaston likes to party and has made it his life's goal to spend all his dad's money, a goal he'll be able to check off his todo list sooner than he thinks because he's terrible with money.The creature is the Dobhar-Chu, a vicious otter who might just get his own true crime podcast.Disclaimer: https://myths.link/331YouTube video where you can see a couple of the places from the second story, about Humphrey Kynaston: https://myths.link/humphreyForbes article on when otters attack: https://myths.link/otter---Subscribe super-easily to ad-free and bonus episodes on Apple Podcasts! Check it out: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/myths-and-legends/id990897842---Sponsors:The Farmer's Dog: The Farmer’s Dog makes and delivers fresh, healthy dog food. It’s Mila’s favorite! https://thefarmersdog.com/myths---Music:Step in, Step Out by Blue Dot SessionsRally by Blue Dot SessionsMyrian by Blue Dot SessionsPosh and Vine by Blue Dot Sessions

Two stories from Yiddish folklore of taking a chance, making a change, going for a ride on a giant bird's wings, yelling at a classroom full of kids, and marrying a demon. Not necessarily in that order.The creature is the Piskie, from Cornwall. It's hopefully wearing clothing!Links!Grass sandals: https://myths.link/grassflop Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership---Sponsor:Peace of mind and all the tech. Before your next getaway, protect your home with SimpliSafe Home Security: https://simplisafe.com/legends---Music:VK Mendl by Blue Dot Sessions Element Ore by Blue Dot Sessions Jog to the Water by Blue Dot Sessions Drone Thistle by Blue Dot Sessions Crumbtown by Blue Dot Sessions

What would you do if you could have anything you could imagine, but it would cost you everything you have? That's not a choice Hans made, but one he was stuck with when his dad made a terrible deal for a wishing box.The creature is why you should help out that unfortunate stranger with their laundry (but not really)---Links:Washerwoman book bit: https://myths.link/washerwoman That condiment bottle: https://myths.link/condiment Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership---Sponsors:Canva for Teams is our go-to for all things visual content. Collaborate and design with Canva for Teams with a FREE 45-day extended trial: https://canva.me/mythsIndeed: Find great talent, fast with the hiring platform where you can Attract, Interview, and Hire all in one place: https://indeed.com/legendsFind your outer peace with Bombas socks, underwear, and tshirts: https://bombas.com/legends---Music:Watercool Quiet by Blue Dot Sessions Burham Street by Blue Dot Sessions Line Etching by Blue Dot Sessions Overlook on Fairview by Blue Dot Sessions Delham Corner by Blue Dot Sessions

We're back in the story of the Monkey King with the Journey to the West, and we'll see Sun Wukong finally meet his match: a buffalo with a headband.The creature of the week is the yamachichi, a creepy dude who loves morning breath. And also killing you.---Links!The Yamachichi: https://yokai.com/yamachichi/The Journey to the West: https://myths.link/journeyMembership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membershipInstagram: https://instagram.com/mythsandlegends---Sponsor:Audible: Enjoy and discover audio entertainment in one app. New members can try Audible free for 30 days at https://Audible.com/legendsor text the word legends to 500-500---MusicCaseco by Blue Dot SessionsHotel Calafat by Blue Dot SessionsTango Rosino by Blue Dot SessionsSilent Ocean by Blue Dot SessionsDelicates by Blue Dot SessionsCherry Heath by Blue Dot Sessions

The story of Finette Cendron is like a greatest hits of fairy tales. A tale of betrayal, sisters, ogres, bad poetry, and haircuts, we see three sisters brave the wilds and everything the fairy tale world can throw at them, to make things right.The creature is Cutty Soams! He'll cut your soams...if he's not a secret Scooby-Doo villain.---Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership Catpaw: https://myths.link/catpawDisclaimer: https://myths.link/327---Music:Alsace by Chad Crouch Evening Overture by Chad Crouch Morning Coda by Chad Crouch Ruby by Chad Crouch The Blue Room by Chad Crouch

Three brothers. One cousin...who they want to marry. It starts in a weird place this week. Three brothers are sent on a quest: the brother who brought back the strangest, coolest item would get to marry her.A story with magic carpets, genies, fairies, and a man who can wrap his mustache around his head, we learn the value of communication, understanding, and not having people murdered.The creature this week might not be a creature at all, but simply an elderly woman who doesn't want to be attacked with a knife.---Links: Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership Pizza bicycle: https://myths.link/bicyclepizza First story source (with questionable anthropology): https://myths.link/threeprinces Second story source: https://myths.link/princeahmed ---Sponsors:The Farmer's Dog:Help keep your dog happy and healthy for all your adventures together with The Farmer’s Dog: https://thefarmersdog.com/mythsAudible: Enjoy and discover audio entertainment in one app. New members can try Audible free for 30 days: https://Audible.com/legends or text the word legends to 500-500---Music:Kaleidoscope by Adrian BerenguerAn Oddly Formal Dance by Blue Dot SessionsPlay by Adrian BerenguerWinter by Adrian BerenguerDays Pass by Adrian BerenguerSeparation by Adrian BerenguerGnarled Oak by Boris Skalsky

Aphrodite is looking for love in all the wrong places. It's the story of where she came from, her side of her doomed marriage with Hephaestus, and how the love of her very, very long life was a tree baby.The creature is Buffardello, a small, bearded fairy from Italy with many, many weird hobbies.---Links: The Buffardello's Wikipedia page, translated from Italian: https://myths.link/buffardello Disclaimer: https://myths.link/325 ---Sponsors: Find your outer peace in socks, underwear, and t-shirts from Bombas: https://bombas.com/legends with code: legends There’s no safe like SimpliSafe: https://simplisafe.com/legends ---Music:  Leave the TV on by Blue Dot Sessions We Build with Rubber Bands by Blue Dot Sessions House of Grendel by Blue Dot Sessions Naptime by Blue Dot Sessions Darkened Treeline by Blue Dot Sessions

Two young men: a wildman determined to collect 1000 swords from defeated samurai, and a displaced son of a clan leader, who had spent his childhood on the run. Together, these two would find their place in the world, and change it in the process.  The creatures are the Keltémas and Kazna Peri, and they just might help you get rich...or lead you out into a snowstorm straight from the bath.  --  The phone umbrella: https://myths.link/phonebrella  Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership  Creature book: https://myths.link/cheremiscreaturebook Disclaimer: https://myths.link/324 --  Sponsor:  Attract, Interview, and Hire all in one place with Indeed: https://indeed.com/legends  --  Music:  "Cicle DR Valga" by Blue Dot Sessions "Just the Feeling in the Room" by Blue Dot Sessions "Micolai" by Blue Dot Sessions "Disinter" by Blue Dot Sessions "Solemn Application" by Blue Dot Sessions "Feather on the Crest" by Blue Dot Sessions

The story of Erec and Enide from Arthurian Legend is a good illustration of why you should try to work out your problems as a couple with empathy, understanding, and communication...and not through a deadly quest filled with pointless, brutal combat.The creatures are the Elephant Men, the strange visitors you get when you're drinking whiskey with friends down by the river.* * *Disclaimer: https://myths.link/323Myths and Legends membership https://www.mythpodcast.com/membershipBook by the person in the creature of the week segment: https://myths.link/elephantbook* * * Music:"Capilla" by Blue Dot Sessions"Rough Hewn" by Blue Dot Sessions"The Rampart" by Blue Dot Sessions"Vulcan Street" by Blue Dot Sessions

Just ask dad Two Norwegian tales of asking dad. All seven of them. Who live in the same house. Or might not have a house to go back to, depending on the story.  The creature is the orc! It is both different from the Lord of the Rings orc and very currently a problem!   * * *  Storage Soles: https://myths.link/storagesoles Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership  Billy B's version of the Orc: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orc_(Blake) If you're on Mastodon, come say hi: https://weiser.social/@jason * * *  SimpliSafe: There’s no safe like SimpliSafe: https://simplisafe.com/legends   * * * Music:  "Long Await" by Blue Dot Sessions "Smooth Edges" by Blue Dot Sessions "Tell What You Know" by Blue Dot Sessions

On his quest to help princess Ingigerd, Hrolf has become enslaved by the wily William, a con man who wants to be a prince. This episode, they'll come face-to-face with ghost kings, giant walruses, mythological dwarves, and the evil wizard that took down an entire kingdom.The creature is Biron (びろ～ん)! He's a little gross and weird!--Biron: https://yokai.com/biron/Disclaimer: https://myths.link/321b--Music:"Our Ears, Deceivers" by Blue Dot Sessions"Elegant Weasel" by Blue Dot Sessions"PlainGrey" by Blue Dot Sessions"Aloscape 1" by Blue Dot Sessions"Morning Bells" by Blue Dot Sessions"Luper" by Blue Dot Sessions"Ask the Sisters" by Blue Dot Sessions

This week, it's the Saga of Göngu-Hrolf, from Icelandic folklore. It starts with a king getting one, solitary, five-foot-long, apparently super attractive hair wrapped in a scarf...and only gets better from there. There are evil wizards belching (yes, belching) fire and poison, somber Vikings getting conned, and a deadly honeypot zombie trap for any heroes who might try to be heroes. It's a fun one. The creature is the Nunui, and you'll see why you want to wear shoes when gardening.  Chicken arms: https://myths.link/armedchickensDisclaimer (and author quote): https://myths.link/321aMembership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership  Sponsor:Indeed! Indeed is the hiring platform where you can Attract, Interview, and Hire all in one place. Start hiring now: https://indeed.com/legends  Music:"Our Lament" by Blue Dot Sessions"Step in Step out" by Blue Dot Sessions"Caverna" by Blue Dot Sessions"Babble Babble Brook" by Blue Dot Sessions

The hero twins will rise......and then fall. The underworld calls, and the monsters of their past comes back to haunt them. The creature is the Obda, from Mari folklore. Yet another hairy naked man who lives in the forest. Who want to tickle you.  Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membershipAlligator (warning, skinned alligator): https://myths.link/alligator  * * * Sponsor: Canva: Collaborate with Canva for Teams! https://canva.me/myths  * * *Music: "Caveman" by Blue Dot Sessions"Pickers" by Blue Dot Sessions"Huffalo" by Blue Dot Sessions

In the beginning, the gods apparently had an undo button. And angry tortilla griddles that took out the first humans. Today, it's the beginning of the beginning in the Popol Vuh. We'll meet a macaw who thinks he's the son, a metal band lineup of underworld beings, and see the birth of the hero twins, who are destined to go up against the batman* *not that batman The creature is the Snallygaster, the answer to the age-old question of what happens when a Cthulhu bird gets drunk?* * * Links! An excellent translation of the Popol Vuh: https://myths.link/popolvuh Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership  * * *Sponsors: Cerebral: For quality mental healthcare that accessible and affordable, join cerebral today. Go to https://cerebral.com/legends for 50% off your first month of therapy! 

Can you beat fate?Subramanya has learned something terrible about two people who are practically siblings to him. Can he use his deep wisdom to beat the life that's laid out before them?The creature is maneki-neko, the waving cat, and we'll see how cats can be very lucky...if they can be bothered to help you in the first place.--Links!Disclaimer: https://myths.link/319Source: https://myths.link/fatePooping clock: https://myths.link/sandclockMembership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership--SponsorsBombas: Find your outer peace in socks, underwear, and t-shirts from Bombas! https://bombas.com/legends with code: legendsSimplisafe: There’s no safe like SimpliSafe. https://simplisafe.com/legends--Music"Vienna Beat" by Blue Dot Sessions"Plaque" by Blue Dot Sessions"Mogul" by Blue Dot Sessions"In the Box" by Blue Dot Sessions

Hephaestus has his dayWho is the smith god of Olympus? Why is he married to Aphrodite, and why can't he catch a break? This week, it's all about Hephaestus and his journey of self discovery where he (hopefully) doesn't fall off a mountain. Again.The creature is the Sea Hare. It's a hare that lives in the sea and also is relentlessly vicious.* * *LinksThat disclaimer: https://myths.link/318Membership, anyone? https://mythpodcast.com/membership* * *SponsorsOlive and June: Salon-worthy nails at home are possible with the Olive and June Mani System!https://oliveandjune.com/legendsIndeed: Let Indeed do the hard work for you. Start hiring now! https://indeed.com/legends * * *Music"Pink Skies" by Chad Crouch"Soft Light" by Chad Crouch"Evening Overture" by Chad Crouch"Among the Reeds" by Chad Crouch"Grand Caravan" by Blue Dot Sessions

We're back in the story of the Monkey King, and monkey finds a noble new calling: freeing enslaved monks. Does this noble calling include the ignoble murdering of his enemies and/or tricking them into drinking his urine? Yes. Yes it does.  The creature is the Stcemqestcint, the stinky naked man watching you in the forest.   * * * Extended cut and other membership stuff: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership  I can't remember if I've mentioned this, but a PHENOMENAL source of the complete Monkey King story (Journey to the West) is this book translated by Anthony Yu: https://myths.link/journey   * * * Sponsors:  Babbel: Babbel. Language for life. https://babbel.com/myths  Athletic Greens: AG1 by Athletic Greens: https://athleticgreens.com/legends   * * * Music:  "American Crow" by Chad Crouch "Delmendra" by Blue Dot Sessions "Black Cosmos Ring" by Chad Crouch "Fuscia" by Chad Crouch "Negentrophy" by Chad Crouch "Operatives" by Chad Crouch

What happens when you see something you can't live without? A thing you desire so strongly that you can't stop thinking about it. Do you give up everything to try to get it? Maybe? But if what you're willing to give up is your child and the thing you desire is fruit from the garden...maybe rethink your priorities. It's the story of "The White Cat" by Madame d'Aulnoy, and in addition to questionable parenting, there are quests, dwarves that are just doing their job, evil fairies, and cat ballet. The creature this time is Adar Llwch Gwin, a pet that's probably too obedient* * * Links:Tomato Brave Weiser: https://myths.link/bigbeautifulboyDisclaimer, source, and Tomato picture for the Instagram-averse: https://myths.link/316Chilled Rabbit: https://myths.link/rabbitcorpseMembership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership* * *Sponsors: Rocket Money! Cancel unwanted subscriptions and manage your expenses the easy way:https://RocketMoney.com/legends  * * *Music: "Feeling Fine" by Blue Dot Sessions"On our own again" by Blue Dot Sessions

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/315Want 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

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.lolEverything becomes a crab: https://myths.link/crabsThe 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

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/squirrelunderpantsBest 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

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

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

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 

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/310Best 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

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/309Best 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

Stories of tricksters from the folklore of the Hopi, Northern Pueblo, and Algonquin people. Coyote makes an enemy when he steals Fox's best friend...and eats him. We meet Rabbit Boy and learn how to get a free ride from your worst enemy. Then, we see how that guy who keeps trying to bite your tail off...might not be your friend?--Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membershipAssorted insects: https://myths.link/insectassortment--Sponsors:Babbel: https://babbel.com/myths for up to 55% off your subscription.Bombas: Get 20% off your first purchase at https://bombas.com/legends and use code: legends at checkout.HelloFresh: Go to https://hellofresh.com/myths60 and use code: myths60 for 65% off--Music:"Villano" by Blue Dot Sessions"Dust Digger" by Blue Dot Sessions"Kalsted" by Blue Dot Sessions"Capering" by Blue Dot Sessions

The story of why, no matter how good of an idea it sounds like after a few drinks, you shouldn't steal church bells and drop them into a nearby pond. You might awaken an ancient evil. Because of course you will. This is the tale of the Knucker.The creature this week is Bunny Man! He throws axes at cars!--The post with the disclaimer and pictures and all that: https://myths.link/307Crayfish: https://myths.link/crayThe membership! https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership--Sponsors:Indeed! Visit https://indeed.com/legends to start hiring now.Simplisafe! https://simplisafe.com/legends There’s no safe like SimpliSafe.--Music:"Dim" by Chad Crouch

Two stories from Latin America folklore about people (and animals?) getting payback. The first is a story about why you shouldn't bite strangers. The second is about a man who can make the dead rise...but for a small fee will make sure that they stop.The creature is the magician's monster from Castle Frankenstein, a living lesson of why you shouldn't brag about your elixir of life and then die a year later.--Cat Butt Key Caps: https://myths.link/catbuttcaps--Music:"Drama Queen" by Podington Bear"Dutiligi" by Podington Bear"Haze" by Chad Crouch"In My Head" by Podington Bear"LA" by Podington Bear 

The story of the Bird of Sorrow, from Turkish folklore, has love, loss, gratitude, people messing up coffeehouses, genie girlfriends, and elaborate pranks involving not being able to take off your pants. It's a big week.The creature is the neugle, a handsome little horse that gives Lil' Sebastian a run for his money.--Music:"Among the Reeds" by Podington Bear"Caprese" by Blue Dot Sessions"Chel Taza" by Blue Dot Sessions"Enter on Bull Lake" by Podington Bear"Nesting" by Podington Bear"Confluence" by Podington Bear

Two stories from Celtic folklore of the things that lurk among us: witches that live in our home town, trolls that hold dance parties on the frozen wastes, and tiny, 1000-year-old fairy creatures who are buying drinks after work.The creature this week is the Giant of Smeeth, who would really like you to watch your language, please.***Slight correction***I mention that it is 9th century Scotland in the first story. It's...probably not? The stories are just kind of vaguely Medieval or Early Modern and it likely takes place in the late Middle Ages since witchcraft wasn't a capital offense in England until the 1500s. The 9th century bit was part of a throwaway joke about margaritas at girl's night, but I thought it would be better to be more accurate.--Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership--Sponsor:This episode of Myths and Legends is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/myths and get on your way to being your best self. --Music:"The Ascent" by Chad Crouch"Down and Around" by Chad Crouch"October Shuffle" by Chad Crouch"Filesharer's Lament" by Chad Crouch"Running on Empty" by Chad Crouch

Two stories from Japan about samurai (and wannabe samurai) following their dreams. Too bad it takes fights with giant creatures and a little bit of murder to do so. The creature this time is ao nyōbō, and she doesn't want you to stop by her beautiful, horribly dilapidated mansion. -- Creature page: https://yokai.com/aonyoubou/ Fart spray: https://myths.link/ohfarts Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership -- Sponsors: BOMBAS! https://bombas.com/legends with code LEGENDS at checkout for 20% off your first purchase. SIMPLISAFE! https://simplisafe.com/legends for 20% off your order with interactive monitoring. -- Music: "Engine Flicker" by Blue Dot Sessions "Silver Lanyard" by Blue Dot Sessions "Weathervane" by Blue Dot Sessions

This week, we learn where you shouldn't kiss a rabbit (it's exactly where you think), and how a dance party can save a city. The creature is B.O.B., the Beast of Blattenboro, and he's here to do two things: exsanguinate dogs and scare people...and there is a lot of dog blood to suck and people to scare, so it's going to be around for a while.--Links! Links here! Get your links!Creepy baby hand candles: https://myths.link/babyhandlesThe Beast of Blattenboro newspaper article: https://myths.link/302Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership--Music:"Andelo" by Blue Dot Sessions"Chrome and Wax" by Blue Dot Sessions"Our Only Lark" by Blue Dot Sessions

The story of a family and the monsters that hunt them. The twist? These are monsters that they might know better than they realize. The creature is snow snake! It's a snake that lives in the snow, and if you're thinking, "that's ridiculous, snakes are cold blooded!" Well, while you were thinking about that it bit you and you died. Congrats. -- Links! Reuter's fact-check on Snow Snakes (2021): https://myths.link/snowsnakesreuters Snopes on Snow Snakes (2014): https://myths.link/snowsnakessnopes Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An abbot spends Christmas surrounded by outlaws in the dark forest, so he can listen to mysterious, otherworldly music. A farm has a fun Christmas tradition where employees end up dead on Christmas morning. It must be the holidays in Swedish and Icelandic folklore. The creature is draugr of the sea, Norse sea zombies, who are going to get in the way of your holiday mead run. -- Like ad-free and bonus episodes? You'd like the Myths and Legends membership, here (https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership) or by checking it out on Apple Podcasts! Follow us on Instagram? https://instagram.com/mythsandlegends -- Sponsors: Bombas! https://bombas.com/legends and use code 'legends' for 20% off! Wondery Exhibit C: Follow Wondery Exhibit C on Facebook or go to https://wonderyexhibitc.com, and listen to True Crime podcasts on Wondery and Amazon Music. -- Music: "Chai Belltini" by Blue Dot Sessions "Dear Myrtle" by Blue Dot Sessions "Gilly Wash" by Blue Dot Sessions "La Naranja Borriana" by Blue Dot Sessions "Ratesheet" by Blue Dot Sessions "Steadfast" by Blue Dot Sessions "The Cast and Favor" by Blue Dot Sessions Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The spies are coming. Governor Sim has gone too far and earned the attention of the king, who's sending people to see what's going on in Sim's district. The only thing? Sim is four steps ahead of the king and those spies don't know what they're walking into. The creature is Western Europe's first vampire! And why you want to avoid mixing sorcery with your home improvement projects! -- Links! Say hi on Instagram? https://instagram.com/mythsandlegends New episode of Scoundrel out today! https://myths.link/scoundrel -- Sponsors: Faherty: https://fahertybrand.com/legends with promo code LEGENDS for 20% off! Shopify: https://shopify.com/legend Scribd: Get a free 60-day trial at https://scribd.com/myths Wondery: Follow Wondery Exhibit C on Facebook or go to https://wonderyexhibitc.com, and listen to True Crime podcasts on Wondery and Amazon Music. -- Music: "A Simple Shroud" by Blue Dot Sessions "Keeping Up" by Blue Dot Sessions "Talltell" by Blue Dot Sessions "Vela Vela" by Blue Dot Sessions Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A home improvement project 800 years in the making that includes way too many wolves, rat parts, and beards. It's the story of the Tomten of Åbo Castle, from Finnish folklore. The creatures are women with varying degrees of faces from British folklore. The one thing they have in common? Drunk, possibly concussed guys are the only people that have seen them. -- Åbo/Turku Castle tour Youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPSIBVQ8p3E Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership Crazy Cat Lady Action Figure: https://myths.link/catlady -- Sponsors: Simplisafe: Get 40% off any new system at https://simplisafe.com/legends Bombas: https://bombas.com/legends with promo code LEGENDS for 20% off your first purchase. Best Fiends: Go to the App Store or Google play to download Best Fiends for free. -- Music: "Halpver" by Blue Dot Sessions "Gene's Waltz" by Blue Dot Sessions "Evidence Room" by Blue Dot Sessions "The Snowgarden" by Blue Dot Sessions "Our Ears, Deceivers" by Blue Dot Sessions "The Onyx" by Blue Dot Sessions Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're back in the story of the Monkey King as he and the crew continues their journey to the west. Xanzang, the monk, of course gets captured again, but this time, it's by the son of an old friend of Monkey's from back in his pillaging days! He figures things should go well. Because, of course, there is nothing children love more than being bossed around. The creature is the L'esak, and it's why you shouldn't eat that delicious road bread, no matter how good it looks. -- Myths and Legends on Instagram: https://instagram.com/mythsandlegends And because it's my little project, Myths and Legends on Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@myths Oh, and there's a new scoundrel out today! https://myths.link/scoundrel -- Sponsors: Shopify: https://shopify.com/legends Simplisafe: https://simplisafe.com/legends Faherty: https://fahertybrand.com/legends with promo code LEGENDS -- Music: "Eyes on Everyone" by Blue Dot Sessions "Delham Corner" by Blue Dot Sessions "Burnam Street" by Blue Dot Sessions "Dognell" by Blue Dot Sessions Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lucius has been turned into a donkey after using the wrong body lotion. Then, he was kidnapped by bandits. Things are about to get a whole lot worse for Lucius. The creature is the Korori (虎狼狸), who offers a new way to feel better after you get sick. -- Links! Shop: https://shop.bardic.fm Disclaimer: https://myths.link/296b Source one for creature of the week: https://yokai.com/korouri/ Source two for creature of the week: https://uncannyjapan.com/podcast/korori/ -- Music: "Taoudella" by Blue Dot Sessions "Watercool Quiet" by Blue Dot Sessions "Capilla" by Blue Dot Sessions "Galaxy Shard" by Blue Dot Sessions -- Sponsors: Canva: https://canva.me/myths for a free 45-day extended trial! Ora Organic: Text MYTHS to 64-000 to get 30% off your first subscription! Scribd: https://scribd.com/myths   Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lucius’s lifelong dream, as of ten minutes ago, is learning how to do sorcery. Luckily, he’s not only in a city crawling with witches who are slicing bits off people’s faces to do their magic and bringing wineskins to life, but his hostess is a sorceress herself, and all he has to do is catch her in the act.The creature is the Lizard Man, lover of sinking his claws into cars…and his teeth into some Filet-o-Fish sandwiches.—Disclaimer: https://myths.link/296Scoundrel: https://myths.link/scoundrelSupport the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership

The story of a merchant gets lost ducking out early from a funeral and who ends up sleeping in a graveyard…and that’s somehow the least scary thing that happens to him that year.The creature is the Sirin, and they’ll only sing for you if you’re super happy and harmonious. So, kind of never.—Disclaimer: https://myths.link/295Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membershipCome say hi on Mastodon if that's your thing: https://mastodon.social/@myths—Music:"Millworm" by Blue Dot Sessions"Caravan" by Blue Dot Sessions"Uncertain Ground" by Blue Dot Sessions"Champman" by Blue Dot SessionsSupport the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership

The story of Moremi Ajasoro from modern-day Nigeria has love, loss, and, of course, evil forest monsters.The creature is the Van Meter Visitor, a dinosaur that was apparently stinking up the Old West.--The newspaper article for the creature and the disclaimer: https://myths.link/294

Two stories, two small things making enormous problems. We have "The Princess and the Pea" and "The Red Shoes". For two stories about young women learning and growing, they contain kind of a lot of dismemberment. The creature is Striga! And she's the reason to put on that extra loaf of garlic bread and leave pig bones all over church. -- Disclaimer: https://myths.link/293 Fictional! https://www.fictional.fm/subscribe. New episode comes out Thursday 10/27 -- Music: "Celestial Navigation" by Blue Dot Sessions "In Passage" by Blue Dot Sessions "Rabbit Hole" by Blue Dot Sessions "Babble Babble Brook" by Blue Dot Sessions "Fissure Forming" by Blue Dot Sessions "Heavenstill" by Blue Dot Sessions "Single Still" by Blue Dot Sessions "Loopy" by Blue Dot Sessions Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership

Magic swords, Viking legends, dwarves, ice queens, and enchanted rose gardens, this story of Dietrich of Bern and the Dwarf King Laurin has a bit of everything. The creature this week is the Samodivi, the reason why you should be going out to the club each night. -- Scoundrel! New episode of Scoundrel out about Black Bart, the Gentleman Outlaw. Check it out at https://myths.link/scoundrel -- Music: "Lead Shroud" by Blue Dot Sessions Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership

Three stories of monsters from Japan. We have a tanuki, the monsters that lurk in the civilized places, and monsters that might be under your home right now. The creature is a decapitated man who loves hugs. -- Scoundrel! https://myths.link/scoundrel -- Sponsors: Indeed: Start hiring now at http://Indeed.com/LEGENDS SimpliSafe: Get a free indoor security camera plus 20% off with Interactive Monitoring at http://SimpliSafe.com/LEGENDS Best Fiends: Download for free from the App Store or Google Play. Plus, earn $5 worth of in-game rewards when you reach Level 5. June’s Journey: Download today on Android, iOS mobile devices, and PC through Facebook Games -- Music: "Shphrd" by Blue Dot Sessions Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A story from Kashmir folklore about love, marriage, and murder. Kind of a lot of all those things, actually. The creature is a Jaculus, the snake that will kill you with kindness. And its sharp javelin head. -- New Scoundrel out today! https://myths.link/scoundrel Pickle Bath Salt: https://myths.link/picklebathsalt -- Sponsors:  Bombas: Get 20% off your first purchase at http://Bombas.com/legends Faherty: Get 15% off with code MYTHS at http://FahertyBrand.com/myths   Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The story of Half's Heroes, from the Icelandic Sagas. If you don't like being burned alive...and also do absolutely nothing to avoid the completely avoidable fate of being burned alive...can you even call yourself a man? The creature this week is the Ubigabi (姥ヶ火), the flaming head that's barreling toward you in the night. -- Sponsors: Best Fiends: Connect with us on Best Fiends with Friend Code: 2829841 Shopify: Sign up for a FREE trial at http://shopify.com/legends (all lowercase!) Helix Sleep: Get $200 dollars off all mattress orders AND 2 free pillows at http://HelixSleep.com/myths Indeed: Start hiring at http://Indeed.com/legends Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Saga of Half and His Heroes from Icelandic folklore starts with Odin spitting in a family's ale and only gets stranger from there. The creatures are the Ellyllon, the flower glove wearing, grocery-store-visting, fungus eaters. -- Links! Scoundrel! https://myths.link/scoundrel That comic book villain podcast we have: https://www.nextpod.com/botw The shocking potato thing: https://myths.link/potato -- Sponsors: Bombas: Get 20% off your first purchase at http://Bombas.com/legends Best Fiends: Download Best Fiends for free on the App Store or Google play and earn $5-worth of in- game rewards when you reach Level 5. Friend us with code: 2829841 Canva: Get a FREE 45-day extended trial at http://Canva.me/MYTHS -- Music: "Dusting" by Blue Dot Sessions "Transit Chrysl" by Blue Dot Sessions "Cicle DR Valga" by Blue Dot Sessions "Drone Pine" by Blue Dot Sessions "Pickers" by Blue Dot Sessions "Chel Vela" by Blue Dot Sessions   Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, it's the story of Stupid Ondal and the Princess Pyeonggang, where we see that it's Pyeonggang's birthday, and she can cry if she wants to. Oh, it's the next birthday, and she's still crying? Wait, three years down the road, and she hasn't stopped. Should someone find out what's wrong? The king just wants to threaten her with marriage to a guy he sees as terrible? Yeah, this should end well. The creature is Lazy Laurence. He guards apple orchards. And also doesn't mind a little backwash. -- A solid source for this week's episode: https://myths.link/ondal -- Sponsors: Indeed: Start hiring at http://Indeed.com/legends Simplisafe: Free indoor security camera plus 20% off with Interactive Monitoring at http://SimpliSafe.com/LEGENDS Bombas: 20% off your first purchase at http://Bombas.com/legends Shopify: Free 14-day trial at http://Shopify.com/legends -- Music: "Selena Leica" by Blue Dot Sessions "Lady Marie" by Blue Dot Sessions "Cornicob" by Blue Dot Sessions "Drone Thistle" by Blue Dot Sessions Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tokutarō is not going to be tricked by fox monsters. He's just not. Also, a dad has a big problem with the new pet cat. Two stories from Japan about things not being what they seem (or things being exactly what they seem). -- New Scoundrel out this week! Some of the most famous paintings in the world are now publicly visible only because a woman tried to have her own son murdered! https://myths.link/scoundrel That disclaimer: https://myths.link/286 -- Sponsor: June's Journey! Check it out on the App Store, Google Play, or on PC on Facebook Games! -- Music: "Plaid Shapes" by Blue Dot Sessions Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The story of Harap Alb (Povestea lui Harap Alb) from Romanian folklore has it all. Like, it really does try to jam as many fairy tale tropes in as possible, but it actually works. It's a fun story with a little bit of everything. Oh, and talking lettuce. The creature is the Iwana bōzu (岩魚坊主) a priest who loves fish and has a seeeeecrettttt. -- Sponsors: Indeed: Visit http://indeed.com/legends to start hiring now! Best Fiends: Check it out on the App Store or Google Play! -- Music: "Quindi Cavern" by Blue Dot Sessions "Kovir Straight Flat" by Blue Dot Sessions "Zeriba Flats" by Blue Dot Sessions Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I mean, if you style your beard to a point so that it looks like an enormous bird's beak, you can't really fault an insult comedy pro princess for taking some shots at it. It's "King Thrushbeard" by the Grimm brothers. The creature is a giant whose career path involves working for kings, hermits, and, oh yeah, the devil. -- Get your links. Hot and fresh. Scoundrel. Learn how two sisters in the 1800s were inadvertently responsible for John Edwards and Miss Cleo. https://myths.link/scoundrel Membership: Like helping? Don't like ads? Feel like fall is taking too long to get here and want to take the fight to the foliage to get it to hurry up? I can't help you with that last one, but as for the first two, just between you and me: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership -- Speaking of ads, say hello to our lovely sponsors: Helix Sleep: $200 off all mattress orders and 2 free pillows at http://HelixSleep.com/myths Shopify: 14-day trial with full access to Shopify’s entire suite of features at http://Shopify.com/legends Liquid IV: Buy Liquid IV in bulk nationwide at Costco, or get 15% off with code MYTHS at http://LiquidIV.com -- And last but certainly not least, it's the Music. Thank you to the hardest working (people? I think it's like a collective of artists? I don't know.) in showbiz, Blue Dot Sessions. "Asterisx" by Blue Dot Sessions "Are We Loose" by Blue Dot Sessions "Thannoid Piano" by Blue Dot Sessions "Thannoid Swing" by Blue Dot Sessions Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We see if Victor can come out on top using the power of stories…for murder? The creature is a tiny fish with fingers and teeth! — Disclaimer/mermaid: https://myths.link/283b Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership — Sponsors Shipstation: Free 60-day trial at http://ShipStation.com, click on the microphone at the top of the page and type in MYTHS Indeed: $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at http://Indeed.com/LEGENDS Best Fiends: Friend us with code 2829841 Canva: Free 45-day extended trial at http://Canva.me/myths Faherty: 20% off at http://FahertyBrand.com/MYTHS with code MYTHS at checkout — Music: “The Telling” by Blue Dot Sessions Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when a lion and his prey become best friends? Or when a monkey starts messing around on a worksite? Or a weaver pretends to be a god to woo a princess? The Panchatantra happens. An eclectic, free-flowing anthology of short, funny, sometimes brutal stories that are meant to teach people wisdom...but might all be part of a long-con to gain control of a kingdom. The creature is the Nasnas, and he is very bad at hide and seek. And will also melt your flesh. -- Links! An English version of the Panchatantra: https://myths.link/panchatantra So you can taunt your dog with a ball they'll never get to use: https://myths.link/poochselfie The membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership -- Sponsors: Simplisafe: Free indoor security camera plus 20% off with Interactive Monitoring at http://SimpliSafe.com/Legends Shopify: Free 14-day trial with full access to Shopify’s entire suite of features at http://Shopify.com/legends June's Journey: Download June’s Journey! Available on Android and iOS mobile devices, as well as on PC through Facebook Games Ora Organic: Text MYTHS to 64-000 for 30% off your first subscription -- Music: "Idle Ways" by Blue Dot Sessions "McCarthy" by Blue Dot Sessions "Vulcan Street" by Blue Dot Sessions "Roadside Bunkhouse" by Blue Dot Sessions Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

King Arthur and his best knight, Sir Gawain, have to answer the age-old question: what do women want? Oh, and if King Arthur doesn't find the definitive answer within a year, he'll be executed. Hijinks ensue. The creature is Nalusa Falaya, an evil porcupine who will turn you into an unwitting sleeper agent against your own family. -- The Salt Shooter: https://myths.link/saltshooter The membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership -- Sponsors: Bombas! Get 20% off your first purchase: http://Bombas.com/legends -- Music: "Dolly and Pad" by Blue Dot Sessions "Calisson" by Blue Dot Sessions "Beignet" by Blue Dot Sessions "Jumbel" by Blue Dot Sessions "Palms Down (No Cello)" by Blue Dot Sessions Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two stories from the Grimm brothers with people going beyond death. On the first, it's a prince and princess who find love...after they swear a terrible and toxic oath to one another. On the second, if your guest sees ghost children in your house, maybe you should listen to them? The creature is the Leyak, a witch who likes munching on some human entrails and turning into a monkey with golden teeth. -- Scoundrel: If someone offers you a miracle tonic that's literally just heavily irradiated bottled water, don't take it! https://myths.link/scoundrel -- Sponsors: Helix Sleep: Go to https://HelixSleep.com/myths to take the quiz and for up to $200 off and 2 free pillows Indeed: Go to http://Indeed.com/LEGENDS to start hiring now. Shopify: Go to http://Shopify.com/legends for a free 14-day trial. Ora Organic: Text MYTHS to 64-000 for 30% off your first subscription -- Music: "Valladolid Funeral" by Blue Dot Sessions Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three stories from Korean folklore about family with terrible frog sons, angry imps beating guys with sticks until their arms get tired, and a mayor who just doesn't know when to quit. The creature is the Leanhaum-Shee, and if someone wants to set you up on a date with an invisible person...maybe pass. And also run away as quickly as possible. -- Links! Disclaimer: https://myths.link/280 Scoundrel: https://myths.link/scoundrel -- Sponsors: Simplisafe: Go to http://simplisafe.com/legends and claim a free indoor security camera plus 20% off with Interactive Monitoring. Best Fiends: https://bestfiends.com Go to the App Store or Google Play to download Best Fiends for FREE! Faherty: Go to http://fahertybrand.com/myths and use code MYTHS at checkout to get 20% off! Liquid IV: Grab your Liquid I.V. in bulk nationwide at Costco, or you can get 25% off when you go to liquidIV.com and use code MYTHS at checkout -- Music: "Pitho Magnus" by Blue Dot Sessions "Elegant Weasel" by Blue Dot Sessions "It Must Be" by Michele Nobler "Why" by bzur Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The story of Spotted Ali, from the Icelandic sagas, has werewolves, ogre battles, and witch curses. It also has parents doing the right thing (and then the wrong thing for way too much cash), enemies becoming friends if they can keep on doing enemy stuff, and why you should always be polite to people who help you out: you don't know which ones might be actual trolls. The creature this week is the Kibaan, a chill hairy guy who will play music for you...providing you don't try to steal his child. -- Links! Tiny plastic babies! https://myths.link/tinyplasticbabies Ali source and academic article: https://myths.link/alisource -- Sponsors: Indeed: with Indeed, businesses only pay for quality applications matching the sponsored job description. Visit http://indeed.com/legends to start hiring now. Simplisafe: Go to http://simplisafe.com/legends and take 20% off your SimpliSafe System and get a free indoor security camera when you sign up for the interactive monitoring service! BOMBAS: Suuuuper comfortable everything. Check it out and get 20% off your first purchase. http://bombas.com/legends Shopify: Go to http://shopify.com/legends for a free 14-day trial, and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of features! -- Music: "A Certain Lightness" by Blue Dot Sessions "Bridgewalker" by Blue Dot Sessions "Clouds at Castor Ridge" by Blue Dot Sessions "Persimmon" by Blue Dot Sessions "Ewa Valley" by Blue Dot Sessions "Sals Piano Solo" by Blue Dot Sessions "Tapoco Critter" by Blue Dot Sessions "The Onyx" by Blue Dot Sessions "Zelus" by Blue Dot Sessions Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two literary fairy tales from Irish writer Oscar Wilde. On the first, we'll see that even fireworks need spa days. Is that what wallowing in the mud with animals is? Probably, right? On the second, it's a story of love. Cynical, brutal love. The creature is the Joseung Saja (저승 사자), a dapper grim reaper who's all business. -- Disclaimer: https://myths.link/278 -- Sponsors: June's Journey: download June’s Journey today! Available on Android and iOS mobile devices, as well as on PC through Facebook Games. Honey: Check out Honey for free at http://joinhoney.com/myths Blenders Eyewear: Go to http://blenderseyewear.com and use code “mythsvip” for 15 percent off. Raycon: Go to http://buyracon.com/mal to get 15 percent off your Raycon order. -- Music: "Spunk Lit" by Blue Dot Sessions "Basketliner" by Blue Dot Sessions Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The story of the cook and the warlock, from 1001 Nights, where you see how a hot tub can change your entire life's course. The creature is the Murghi-i-adami, a buff peacock with a lot to say. -- Disclaimer & vizier bit: https://myths.link/277 Scoundrel! Check out the worst (as in least talented) counterfeiter in US history: https://myths.link/scoundrel -- Sponsors: Check out June's Journey on the Apple App Store or Google Play! Helix Sleep: Go to http://helixsleep.com/myths for up to $200 off all mattress orders and two free pillows! Indeed: with Indeed, businesses only pay for quality applications matching the sponsored job description. Visit http://indeed.com/legends to start hiring now. -- Music: "Gothrd" by Blue Dot Sessions "Hrse Hrse" by Blue Dot Sessions "Still Nite" by Blue Dot Sessions "Pglet Credits" by Blue Dot Sessions "Shepman" by Blue Dot Sessions "Shphrd" by Blue Dot Sessions Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An adaptation of a Swiss horror novella "The Black Spider" by author Jeremias Gotthelf (AKA Albert Bitzius), about a town with a knight problem, so they make a deal with a very suspicious man to help them in their time of need. The creature is the Kanbari nyūdō, that creepy hairy guy watching you go to the bathroom on New Year's Eve. -- The disclaimer: https://myths.link/276 -- Music: All music by Blue Dot Sessions -- Sponsors: BOMBAS: Suuuuper comfortable everything. Check it out and get 20% off your first purchase. http://bombas.com/legends Best Fiends: Go to the App Store or Google Play to download Best Fiends for FREE. Grove: Go to http://grove.com/legends and get a free gift set worth up to $50 with your first order! Head to http://FahertyBrand.com and use code “MYTHS” at checkout to snag 20% off ALL your new spring staples! June's Journey: Download June’s Journey FREE today on the Apple App Store or Google Play Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A prince, chased by seven evil wizard roommates, seeks help from a hermit. This leads him on a journey of discovery that entails ghosts, mythological creature kidnapping, and many, many blisters. The creature is the Lioumere, and you'll see that clowns aren't just for children's birthday parties! They're also for doing dental work on dangerous ogresses. -- The strange, sad life of Bernarr Macfadden: https://myths.link/scoundrel -- Sponsors: Indeed: Go to http://indeed.com/legends to claim your $75 sponsored job credit. Plus, earn up to $500 extra in sponsored job credits with Indeed's Virtual Interviews. Canva: Design like a pro with Canva Pro. Get a free 45-day extended trial when you go to http://canva.me/myths Shopify: Go to http://shopify.com/legends for a free 14-day trial, and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of features! -- Music: "Arc Chamber" by Blue Dot Sessions "Laser Focus" by Blue Dot Sessions "Tango Rosino" by Blue Dot Sessions "Taoudella" by Blue Dot Sessions "TwoPound" by Blue Dot Sessions Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two stories from Eastern Europe where we see why mythological water monsters aren't a great way to discipline your kids. On the second, if a wizard is mumbling something outside your house, you're in for a bad time unless you talk to a witch. The creatures are the Devil's Dandy Dogs! They're not dandy, not the devil's, and they're barely dogs! -- Disclaimer: https://myths.link/274 Newts! The new PRX podcast I mentioned that has the Vodník, the Czech water monster in the first story. If you want to check it out: https://myths.link/newts Man Glitter: https://myths.link/manglitter it's just sawdust. -- Music: "Jubelio" by Blue Dot Sessions "The Broker" by Blue Dot Sessions "Forgot His Jam" by Blue Dot Sessions "In Time We Shall" by Blue Dot Sessions -- Sponsors: Call Me Curious: Listen to Call Me Curious on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or wherever you listen. You can listen early and ad- free by subscribing to Wondery Plus in Apple Podcasts or the Wondery app. Honey: Get Honey for free today by going to http://honey.com/myths Simplisafe: Go to http://simplisafe.com/legends and take 20% off your SimpliSafe System and get a free indoor security camera when you sign up for the interactive monitoring service! BOMBAS: Suuuuper comfortable everything. Check it out and get 20% off your first purchase. http://bombas.com/legends Raycon: The fit. The sound. Go to http://raycon.com/mal to get 15% off your Raycon order.     Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You would think, if you're the most wanted person in Britain, you would probably want to lie low for a little while and think that the all-too-happy-to-get-kidnapped abbot with the big bags of gold strolling through Sherwood forest might be an obvious trap. The creature is why you don't want to eat a big meal and then go into battle. -- Links! Scoundrel! Check out the story of Sarah Wilson: https://myths.link/scoundrel Our membership! It still exists! https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership -- Sponsors: June’s Journey: Get that Sherlock feeling. Download June’s Journey today in the Apple App Store or Google Play. Chime: Don’t wait, apply for a free account at http://chime.com/myths Grove: Go to http://grove.com/legends and get a free gift set worth up to $50 with your first order! Shopify: Go to http://shopify.com/legends for a free 14-day trial, and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of features! -- Music: "Access Road" by Blue Dot Sessions "Babble Babble Brook" by Blue Dot Sessions "Ballade" by Blue Dot Sessions "Cold Summers" by Blue Dot Sessions "Slow Dial" by Blue Dot Sessions "Tionesta" by Blue Dot Sessions Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The story of a young man who decided that he would do anything to live the life of his dreams...but how far is too far? The creature is the Minata-Karaia, basically ents who snack on their armpit fruit. -- Mitos y Leyendas: https://myths.link/mitos Best of the Worst, another show we have that's basically creature of the week but with comic book villains: https://myths.link/botw Fictional is back, too! https://fictional.fm/subscribe -- Sponsors: Best Fiends! Check it out on the App Store or Google Play, or go to https://bestfiends.com/ Helix: Get a great night sleep by going to http://helixsleep.com/myths and get up to $200 off all mattress orders and two free pillows! Indeed: Go to http://indeed.com/legends to claim your $75 sponsored job credit before April 30th, 2022! -- Music: "Hedgeliner" by Blue Dot Sessions "Mr. Mole and Son" by Blue Dot Sessions "Purple Light" by Blue Dot Sessions "Plaid Shapes" by Blue Dot Sessions   Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sonoro and Nextpod (that’s Jason and Carissa Weiser!) present Mitos y Leyendas. The acclaimed podcast about mythology and worldwide folklore, now in Spanish.  Listen, learn, and subscribe today on your favorite podcast platform to catch all the episodes every week. Available now! To listen directly on Apple Podcasts: https://play.sonoropodcast.com/LFm7oyx7  Nextpod.com  Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three stories of people helping people from Korea, including helpful monsters, deadly Pictionary, and why you should shove strangers down hills. The creature is the Glashtin, a creature with sticky hands, but in the murdery way and not the stealy way or ice creamy way. -- Sonoro and Nextpod (that's us!) present Mitos y Leyendas. It's this podcast, now in Spanish! Listen to the trailer and first TWO episodes now: https://play.sonoropodcast.com/LFm7oyx7 Check out this week's all-new Scoundrel: https://myths.link/scoundrel And we are up to 25 episodes of best of the worst! https://nextpod.com/botw -- Sponsors: Canva: Design like a pro with Canva Pro. Get a free 45-day extended trial when you go to http://canva.me/myths Shopify: Go to http://shopify.com/legends for a free 14-day trial, and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of features! Skillshare: explore your creativity at http://skillshare.com/myths for a one month free trial! Fuzzy: Go to http://YourFuzzy.com/myths for your free trial of Fuzzy, with access to 24/7 personalized pet care and vet-recommended products -- Music: "Campfire Rounds" by Blue Dot Sessions "Trod Along" by Blue Dot Sessions "Marble Chase" by Blue Dot Sessions "Kirkus Interlude" by Blue Dot Sessions "Line Exchange" by Blue Dot Sessions Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Olympus will fall. The reign of the Greek gods will come to an ignoble end to an enemy that has been lurking in the shadows the whole time. Hear how it all goes down in this definitely serious story about how the rule of the Olympians was usurped by something you see every day. The creature is the Kickle Snifter! The reason why you should wash your beard! Or don't because who doesn't enjoy having a semi-parasitic friend around all the time? -- Links! That disclaimer: https://myths.link/270 That new show, Scoundrel: https://myths.link/scoundrel That other new show, Best of the Worst: https://nextpod.com/botw The old show with new episodes, Fictional: https://fictional.fm -- Sponsors: Honey: Get the browser extension and start saving money at http://joinhoney.com/myths Indeed: Go to http://indeed.com/legends to claim your $75 sponsored job credit! Simplisafe: Go to http://simplisafe.com/legends and take 20% off your SimpliSafe System and get a free indoor security camera when you sign up for the interactive monitoring service! Head to http://FahertyBrand.com and use code “MYTHS” at checkout to snag 20% off ALL your new spring staples! -- Music: "Enter the Room" by Blue Dot Sessions "Heath" by Blue Dot Sessions "Big River Run" by Blue Dot Sessions "Slapstick" by Blue Dot Sessions Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A story from Hans Christian Andersen about becoming your best self…after that self completely separates from you and leaves you as merely a shadow. The creature this time is the invincible bear monster your ghost grandpa warned you about. — Scoundrel: All new this week! https://myths.link/scoundrel Fictional: All new tomorrow! https://fictional.fm/subscribe — Sponsors: BOMBAS: Suuuuper comfortable everything. Check it out and get 20% off your first purchase. http://bombas.com/legends June’s Journey: Get that Sherlock feeling. Download June’s Journey today in the Apple App Store or Google Play. Chime: Don’t wait, apply for a free account at http://chime.com/revolutions Raycon: The fit. The sound. Go to http://raycon.com/mal to get 15% off your Mother’s Day order. — Music: "Apollo Dierdre" by Blue Dot Sessions "Desmontes" by Blue Dot Sessions "Lumber Down" by Blue Dot Sessions "Jog to the Water" by Blue Dot Sessions "Molly Molly" by Blue Dot Sessions "Only Lara" by Blue Dot Sessions "Slow Lane Lover" by Blue Dot Sessions "PlainGrey" by Blue Dot Sessions       Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two stories from Norse myth. The first is about how you should just be you, even if people think you're a fool for doing so...actually, kind of especially if people think you are a fool for doing so. The second is about why you shouldn't go to the bathroom alone at night: Norse toilet zombies. The creature is the Mimick Dog, a dog that will mimic you and maybe put on plays. -- Sherlock Holmes on Fictional! https://fictional.fm/subscribe Best of the Worst, our twice-weekly mini-cast with ridiculous super villains! https://www.nextpod.com/botw and don't forget about Scoundrel: History's Forgotten villains: https://myths.link/scoundrel -- Sponsors: Best Fiends: Download Best Fiends on the App Store or Google Play! Helix: Ger a great night sleep by going to http://helixsleep.com/myths and get up to $200 off all mattress orders and two free pillows! Indeed: Go to http://indeed.com/legends to claim your $75 sponsored job credit before April 30th, 2022! Grove: Go to http://grove.com/legends and get a free giftset worth up to $50 with your first order! -- Music: "Single Still" by Blue Dot Sessions "Gene's Waltz" by Blue Dot Sessions "Steamboater" by Blue Dot Sessions "Dear Myrtle" by Blue Dot Sessions "Timid Luxor" by Blue Dot Sessions Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A story of believing in yourself and finding your own way in the world...by imitating Pokemon and Hodor and wearing flashy suits from your best friend's stone safehouse. From a story from what's now Czech Republic and Slovakia, called "Prince Bayaya." Coming to a garden near you, the creature is the Jidra, from Medieval Europe. You might think you're a fantastic gardener, what with growing a plant bigger than you are...but you might rethink that when the plant tries to eat you. -- Links! Scoundrel: https://myths.link/scoundrel Fictional will also be new on Thursday! https://fictional.fm/subscribe As always, Best of the Worst is running twice a week now: https://myths.link/botw -- Sponsors: Simplisafe: Go to http://simplisafe.com/legends and take 20% off your SimpliSafe System and get a free indoor security camera when you sign up for the interactive monitoring service! Shopify: Go to http://shopify.com/legends for a free 14-day trial, and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of features! Shipstation: Go to http://shipstation.com, click the microphone at the top of the page, and use the code MYTHS for a 60-day, risk-free trial! Headspace: Go to http://headspace.com/legends and get one month FREE of their entire mindfulness library! Novo: Sign up for your free business checking account at http://novo.co/legends and get access to over $5,000 in perks and discounts. -- Music: "Jon Don" by Blue Dot Sessions "Gatinha Rosa" by Blue Dot Sessions "Epic Victory" by Valentina Gribanova "Lovers Hollow" by Blue Dot Sessions "Rue Severine" by Blue Dot Sessions Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A story from One Thousand and One Nights of an incompetent dude, a genie that's more than happy to be used for evil, and how the best legal outcome is one that involves free honey cakes. This is also where we wrap up the framing narrative, and we see if Scheherazade's gambit, of keeping herself alive by telling her husband stories every night for the past 989 days, finally pays off. The creature is Irusan, the Irish king of the cats, and he is tired of listening to your terrible poetry. -- Links! Best of the Worst: Ridiculous heroes and villains from comic book history. Check it out https://myths.link/botw Fictional has a surprise narrator this week (and some killer soundscaping) check it out here: https://fictional.fm/subscribe Check out Scoundrel: History's Forgotten Villains, a show we host and make with Kast Media: https://myths.link/scoundrel -- Sponsors: Honey: Get the browser extension and start saving money at http://joinhoney.com/myths Indeed: Go to http://indeed.com/legends to claim your $75 sponsored job credit before April 30th, 2022! Simplisafe: Go to http://simplisafe.com/legends and take 20% off your SimpliSafe System and get a free indoor security camera when you sign up for the interactive monitoring service! Canva: Design like a pro with Canva Pro. Get a free 45-day extended trial when you go to http://canva.me/myths -- Music: "Arctic Draba" by Blue Dot Sessions "Aloscape I" by Blue Dot Sessions "In Other Times" by Blue Dot Sessions "The Trestle" by Blue Dot Sessions "La Naranja Borriana" by Blue Dot Sessions Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A super-powered monkey from Chinese folklore meets more than he bargained for: a sloshing hollow gourd full of pus. The creature is the Mikaribaba (箕借り婆) from Japanese folklore, a great reason not to shower (because she will literally gouge out your eyes). -- Scoundrel! New episode of Scoundrel this week. Check it out: https://myths.link/scoundrel New episodes of Best of the Worst out, too. They're a lot of fun. https://myths.link/botw -- Sponsors: Headspace: Go to http://headspace.com/legends and get one month FREE of their entire mindfulness library! Call Me Curious: Listen to "Call Me Curious" on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or wherever you listen! Bombas: Go to http://bombas.com/legends for 20% off your first purchase! Chime: Join over 10 million people using Chime by going to http://chime.com/revolutions. Sign-up takes only two minutes and doesn’t affect your credit score. June's Journey: Download June’s Journey FREE today on the Apple App Store or Google Play. -- Music: All music by Blue Dot Sessions Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Five stories from Korean folklore all woven together to tell a grand narrative of the lives of normal people (and animals...and trees) on a mountainside in medieval Korea. The creature is the Iara, from Brazil, a vampire mermaid who isn't thrilled to be a vampire mermaid but hey, it was the best her fish friends could do for her a the time. -- Best of the Worst! Check out our (other other) new podcast where we tell funny vignettes of ridiculous heroes and villains from comic book history. Check it out at https://myths.link/botw Of course, there's also Fictional at https://fictional.fm/subscribe and Scoundrel at https://myths.link/scoundrel both of which had new episodes out last week! -- Sponsors: Best Fiends: Download Best Fiends on the App Store or Google Play! Helix: Ger a great night sleep by going to http://helixsleep.com/myths and get up to $200 off all mattress orders and two free pillows! Scribd: Get two free months of Scribd for only 99 cents! Go to http://try.scribd.com/myths Call Me Curious: Listen to "Call Me Curious" on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or wherever you listen! -- Music: "Bangolet" by Blue Dot Sessions "Patched In" by Blue Dot Sessions "Our Own Melody" by Blue Dot Sessions "Peacoat" by Blue Dot Sessions "Vernouillet" by Blue Dot Sessions Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three stories of things worth more than gold from Slavic, Celtic, and Chinese folklore. Also, why you shouldn't eat gold (it will literally kill you), why you should dig into that road cake early on, and why you should remember where you put stuff before getting the authorities involved. The creature is a cow's stomach with bone melting eyes! Who hates it when evil barons are evil! -- New Scoundrel out this week! Check it out at https://myths.link/scoundrel New Fictional out tomorrow! Check it out at https://www.fictional.fm/subscribe New Best of the Worst out twice this week! Check it out at https://www.nextpod.com/botw-subscribe -- Sponsors: Bombas: Go to http://bombas.com/legends for 20% off your first purchase! Shipstation: Use our offer code MYTHS to get a 60-day free trial. Just go to https://ShipStation.com, click on the microphone at the top of the page, and type in MYTHS Novo: Sign up for your free business checking account at http://novo.co/legends and get access to over $5,000 in perks and discounts. Canva: Go to http://Canva.me/myths to get your FREE 45-day extended trial! -- Music: All music by Blue Dot Sessions Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three stories from Japan about love gone wrong. On the first, the fairest youth in all the land is set to marry the daughter of a rich noble. The problem? His father kind of oversold his looks... On the second, we'll see why moths and other nighttime bugs go toward the light, and on the third, a lovelorn samurai meets a woman from his past he thought was long gone. The creature just wants you to chill out and stop trying to kill its friends...or else it will make you swell up in horrifying and painful places. -- Fictional this week is a prescient sci-fi tale of isolation and redemption. Check it out: https://fictional.fm/subscribe Scoundrel was new last week, too! Check out the story of the original Great Gatsby: https://myths.link/scoundrel Want to hear basically a creature of the week segment but with terrible villains from comic book history? Check out Best of the Worst, another show we secret-launched: https://www.nextpod.com/botw-subscribe -- Sponsors: Honey: Get the browser extension and start saving money at http://joinhoney.com/myths Indeed: Go to http://indeed.com/legends to claim your $75 sponsored job credit before March 31st, 2022! Shopify: Go to http://shopify.com/legends for a free 14-day trial, and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of features! Headspace: Go to http://headspace.com/legends and get one month FREE of their entire mindfulness library! -- Music: "Spinning Meter" by Blue Dot Sessions "Cocktail Gig" by Blue Dot Sessions "Two Pound" by Blue Dot Sessions "The Envelope" by Blue Dot Sessions "Plate Grayscale" by Blue Dot Sessions "Slow Line Stomp" by Blue Dot Sessions   Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two stories of King David's magic mirror. One actually involves a folklore version of the Biblical king facing off against an enemy from his past...and maybe turning into a balloon? The second involves a rabbi, a murderous sorcerer, and a magic battle dinner party. The creature is what happens when you stay too long as a vampire. You turn into what's basically an angry George Costanza with seven goat tails. -- Links! Scoundrel (new episode out today!): https://myths.link/scoundrel Fictional (new episode out Thursday!): https://fictional.fm/subscribe Best of the Worst (our new twice-weekly mini-cast we stealth-launched when we brought back Fictional): https://www.nextpod.com/botw-subscribe That terrible Alexander the Great thing: https://myths.link/261 -- Sponsors: Simplisafe: Go to http://simplisafe.com/legends and take 20% off your SimpliSafe System and get a free indoor security camera when you sign up for the interactive monitoring service! Chime: Make your first good decision of the new year and join over 10 million people using Chime by going to http://chime.com/revolutions. Sign-up takes only two minutes and doesn’t affect your credit score. June's Journey: Download June’s Journey FREE today on the Apple App Store or Google Play. Head to http://FahertyBrand.com and use code “MYTHS” at checkout to snag 20% off ALL your new spring staples! -- Music: "Beeth" by Blue Dot Sessions "La Naranja Borriana" by Blue Dot Sessions "The Idle Eyes" by Blue Dot Sessions "Checkered Blue" by Blue Dot Sessions Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heidrek the wise...was not actually all that wise. He took ownership of a cursed sword for one. He also got in a riddle battle with Odin, which is never a good idea. In fact, if you want to be wise, it might be a good idea to just look at Heidrek's life, and do the opposite. The creature is the Kaibaan, and he's that guy hanging out with his guitar on the quad trying to meet girls. You can spot him because he's the size of a human baby. -- Links! Fictional is back! https://www.fictional.fm/subscribe Scoundrel is here! https://myths.link/scoundrel Christopher Tolkien translation of today's story: https://myths.link/heidrek -- Sponsors: BOMBAS! Go to http://bombas.com/legends to get 20% off your first purchase! INDEED! Go to http://indeed.com/legends to claim your $75 sponsored job credit before March 31st, 2022! NORDVPN! Go to http://nordvpn.com/myths or use code MYTHS to get up to 70%(!) off your NordVPN plan, plus one additional month free! -- Music: "Vinyl Eyes" by Blue Dot Sessions "Chilvat" by Blue Dot Sessions "KeoKeo" by Blue Dot Sessions "Golden Grass" by Blue Dot Sessions "Direct to Video" by Chris Zabriskie "What Does Anybody Know About Anything?" by Chris Zabriskie Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Jason and Carissa Weiser, the hosts of Myths and Legends, comes Scoundrel: History's Forgotten Villains. History consists of heroes and villains (and, I suppose everything in between)... but it's usually the villains who are the most interesting: Their flaws, their quirks, the voids in their hearts that force them to do the unthinkable. These are the characters that fascinate us, that pull us in, that compel us to watch and don’t let us look away. And these are the characters that Scoundrel: History’s Forgotten Villains is all about. Scoundrel, is a new bi-weekly anthology podcast from Kast Media and the award winning creators of Myths & Legends, that tells the stories of the rapscallions through time who were just a little more adept at hiding their evil from historians than others. By joining them on their treacherous journeys, we not only learn about what makes them tick, but more importantly, the times that created them. Sidney Gottlieb, George Remus, Hetty Green, Thomas Blood, James McClintock. They’ve all done horrible things...on varying scales. If there’s anything we can salvage from their misdeeds and incalculable human suffering, it’s the opportunity to use them to elucidate the times they’ve lived… so that we can better understand ourselves.   Listen anywhere you get podcasts: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scoundrel-historys-forgotten-villains/id1609801925 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3KRjtrNffxIZzCb6gGxPCN?si=2ae9d508ac5744e9  Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NEW SHOW NEW SHOW! We have a new show out. We've partnered with Kast media to make a history podcast called Scoundrel: History's Forgotten Villains. Carissa and I host it and we really think you'll love it. Please check it out here: https://myths.link/scoundrel -- This story has a little bit of everything: genies, sorcerers, insecure kings, true love (with two practice marriages beforehand that the king insists do not count don't count those), and, of course, dancing houseplants. All of this set against the backdrop of two young people trying to find their place in the world after being abandoned by their parents. The creatures this time love humans. Like, a lot. Which would be fine...if they weren't giants. We'll see how that works...spoiler: it doesn't. -- Links: Our new site - it kind of gets buried this week with the Scoundrel launch, but Bardic is now Nextpod! We have some big announcements over there, so if you're interested in seeing whats going on, head to https://nextpod.com! Shrek pooping toothpaste topper: https://myths.link/shrekpooping -- Sponsors: Best Fiends: Download Best Fiends on the App Store or Google Play! Helix: Ger a great night sleep by going to http://helixsleep.com/myths and get up to $200 off all mattress orders and two free pillows! Fabulous: Start building your ideal daily routine today with Fabulous Premium! Get 25% off Fabulous Premium by going to http://thefab.co/myths Check out The Vanished, by Wondery! https://wondery.com/shows/the-vanished-podcast/ -- All music by Blue Dot Sessions Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two stories from Iceland. On the first, Signy has a shot at the good life. Unfortunately, that shot involves camping out in a cave with giants, tone deaf swans, and magic flying beds. Oh, and some light kidnapping. On the second the pastorage servant just wants to kiss that dead guy and does not care who knows it. The creature is stuck between two dimensions, and they're going to take out their anger about that on you. With their club. -- Links: Not-a-pocketknife: https://myths.link/notpocketknife Store: https://shop.bardic.fm Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership -- Sponsors: Truebill: Don't fall for subscription scams! Go to http://truebill.com/myths! It could save you thousands per year! Indeed: Go to http://indeed.com/legends and get a a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post! Offer ends March 31st, 2022 Shopify: Go to http://shopify.com/legends for a free 14-day trial, and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of features! Shipstation: Go to http://shipstation.com, click the microphone at the top of the page, and use the code MYTHS for a 60-day, risk-free trial! -- Music: "Airliner" by Podington Bear "Elephants on Parade" by Podington Bear "Funk and Flash" by Blue Dot Sessions "Symphony 40 in G Minor" by Blue Dot Sessions "An Oddly Formal Dance" by Blue Dot Sessions Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's (almost) Valentine's Day, and we have two stories from Chinese folklore about love, loss, and marrying all sorts of things you shouldn't be marrying, like ghosts and livestock! The creature is a sleazy alligator man who's looking for love* in all the wrong places** -- Links: Cereal Killer: https://myths.link/cerealkiller Store: https://shop.bardic.fm Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership -- Music: All music by Blue Dot Sessions -- Sponsors: Simplisafe: Go to http://simplisafe.com/legends and take 20% off your SimpliSafe System and get a free indoor security camera when sign up for the interactive monitoring service! Chime: Make your first good decision of the new year and join over 10 million people using Chime by going to http://chime.com/revolutions. Sign-up takes only two minutes and doesn’t affect your credit score. Check out June's Journey on the App Store or Google Play Scribd! Get two months free of scribd for only 99 cents at http://try.scribd.com/myths!   *naked people **down by the river Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A story from India that's like a more awesome version of two different Grimm fairy tales. A woman is promised in marriage to a stranger and we learn that, yeah, that's actually a pretty terrible idea. The creature is the reason why you don't want pigeons to pity you. -- Sponsors: Check out Vanished, the new Wondery show! Bombas: Get 20% off any purchase by going to http://bombas.com/legends Grove: Go to http://grove.com/legends and get a free giftset worth up to $50 with your first order! Truebill: Don't fall for subscription scams! Go to http://truebill.com/myths! It could save you thousands per year! Indeed: Go to http://indeed.com/legends and get a a 75 dollar sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post! Offer ends March 31st, 2022 -- Links: The Ocarina of Time: https://myths.link/ocarina The store: https://shop.bardic.fm The membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership Disclaimer: https://myths.link/256   Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A story from China where we see a young man embark on a dangerous journey for love that definitely isn't a knock-off version of "The Journey to the West" and/or "The Hobbit". Then, we learn how the world's first selfie resulted in kind of more death than you'd think. The creature his a demon from Japan...who's working through a bad breakup. -- Sponsors: Honey: Get the browser extension and start saving money at http://joinhoney.com/myths Best Fiends: Download the app on the App Store or Google Play! Helix: Ger a great night sleep by going to http://helixsleep.com/myths and get up to $200 off all mattress orders and two free pillows! Fabulous: Start building your ideal daily routine today with Fabulous Premium! Get 25% off Fabulous Premium by going to http://thefab.co/myths -- Links: Hand horse: https://myths.link/onehandhigh Store: https://myths.link/store Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership -- Music: All music by Blue Dot Sessions Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A story from Spanish folklore of three brothers, a crafting competition, a smelly Trojan parrot, and a lesson that it's never too late to start on the Hero's Journey. I mean, you might end up in jail, but it's still inspiring? The creature this week is the Gohonga, a creature that will take your child, educate them, and return them as a forty-year-old -- Links: The earbags: https://myths.link/earbags Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership Store: https://shop.bardic.fm -- Sponsors: Simplisafe: Go to http://simplisafe.com/legends and take 20% off your SimpliSafe System and get your first month free when you sign up for the interactive monitoring service! Indeed: Go to http://indeed.com/legends and get a a 75 dollar sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post! Offer ends March 31st, 2022. Shopify: Go to http://shopify.com/legends for a free 14-day trial, and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of features! Headspace: Go to http://headspace.com/legends and get one month FREE of their entire mindfulness library! NordVPN: Go to http://nordvpn.com/myths or use code MYTHS to get up to 70% off your NordVPN Plan plus one additional month for free! -- Music: All music by Blue Dot Sessions Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monkey has been fired. Sandy has been captured. Pigsy is fleeing in terror, and the monk is about to be cut to pieces by a room full of angry guys. Things are not going well. The creature is a buff angry dude whose solution to everything is hitting it with a spiky club. -- Disclaimer: https://myths.link/253b Giant Hoodie Snuggie: https://myths.link/snuggiehoodie Store: https://myths.link/store Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership -- Sponsors! June's Journey: Download June’s Journey FREE today on the Apple App Store or Google Play. Shopify: Go to http://shopify.com/legends for a free 14-day trial and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of features! Chime: Make your first good decision of the new year and join over 10 million people using Chime by going to http://chime.com/revolutions. Sign-up takes only two minutes and doesn’t affect your credit score. -- Music: All music by Blue Dot Sessions Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're back on the road on the Journey to the West and our heroes are starving. The solution? Some murders, some personnel changes, and human buns. The creature is a devil fish, a not-so-friendly businessfish. -- Sponsors: Best Fiends: Download Best Fiends on the App Store or Google Play! Simplisafe: Get 20% off your entire new system. http://simplisafe.com/legends Bombas: Get 20% off any purchase by going to http://bombas.com/legends Grove: Go to http://grove.com/legends and get a free giftset worth up to $50 with your first order! -- Devilfish Bay: https://myths.link/devilfishbay Secret Succulent Pen Plant: https://myths.link/penplant Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership -- Music: All music by Blue Dot Sessions Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fighting your own fate: it's a theme nearly as old as human civilization. We'll hear two stories of people who both lament their fate...and see that they are profoundly bad at doing anything about it. The first has a sack maker with a one-hit wonder...and a friend who wants to help him change...and who's also a super-rich king. The second is about a man who goes to look for Chance to try to change his own lot in life...and discovers that he might just be his own worst enemy. The creatures are the Namahage, from Japan! New Years monsters who want to help you...by scraping the nasty skin off your feet... -- Sponsors: Honey: Get the free browser extension that can help you find savings all around the internet by going to http://joinhoney.com/myths! Zocdoc: Now is the time to prioritize your health. Go to http://ZocDoc.com/myths and download the ZocDoc app to sign up for free and book a top-rated doctor! -- Links! 2021 glasses (don't buy these they are truly worthless. Though I guess they aren't as bad as 2020 glasses.): https://myths.link/2021 Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership   Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two stories of Christmas in Iceland. So that apparently means wizards and zombies? The creature is the Cuegle! It's like a walking great white shark with terrible self-esteem -- Sponsors: June's Journey: Check it out on the Apple App Store or Google Play! Grubhub: This holiday season, give the gift of Grubhub. http://grubhub.com Quip: Go to http://getquip.com/myths and you'll get your first refill free! Quip, the good habits company. -- Music: All music by http://www.sessions.blue Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two stories of absolutely real and definitely not fake doctors! The first is a Grimm tale where a guy goes to medical school and opens a practice! Never mind that his medical school is just a white coat and a bone saw! The second is a bit more legit with one cure-all elixir that really does cure all...and it may or may not be yule ale. The creatures are the buschfrauen! And they will hunt you to the ends of the earth if you mess with their pets or teach you great knitting techniques if you give them a place to stay. -- Sponsors: Best Fiends: Download Best Fiends on the App Store or Google Play! Simplisafe: Get 40% off your entire new system. http://simplisafe.com/legends Bombas: Get 20% off any purchase during their big holiday sale by going to http://bombas.com/legends Sundance Now: Start streaming your next obsession. Try Sundance Now free for 30 days by going to http://sundancenow.com and use promo code "myths" -- Links: The necronomicon book cover: https://myths.link/necronomicon Twitter: https://myths.link/twitter Store: https://myths.link/store Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership -- Music: "A1 Rogue" by Podington Bear "Forces" by Podington Bear "All the Colors in the World" by Podington Bear "Little Door" by Podington Bear "Encounter" by Podington Bear "In the Box" by Blue Dot Sessions Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two stories from Giambattista Basile, Neapolitan writer, of angry sisters, busted Mario pipes, and she-bears that are only mad if you try to force them into marriage. The creature is the wiffenpoof, who only wants to eat fancy cheeses and not get your chewing tobacco in his eyes. -- Sponsors: Indeed! Get started right now with a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at http://indeed.com/legends Bombas! Get 20% off any purchase during their big holiday sale by going to http://bombas.com/legends Headspace! Find some headspace at http://headspace.com/legends and get one month free of their entire meditation library. MeUndies! To get your 15% off your first order and free shipping, go to http://meundies.com/myths -- Disclaimer: https://myths.link/249 Store: https://myths.link/store Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership Belly Tie: https://myths.link/belly -- Music: "Interludium" and "Dany PKL" by Blue Dot Sessions "Lamb and Wolf" by Podington Bear Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two stories of sorcerer's apprentices. The first picks the wrong major at wizard school. The second finds a creative way into school...by becoming a dangerous sorcerer's BFF. The creatures are the elle maids, definitely not suspicious women offering wine to strangers on the road. -- Simplisafe: Get 40% off your entire new system. http://simplisafe.com/legends Olive and June: go to http://oliveandjune.com/myths and use code myths for 20% off your first Mani System! Quip! Quip is the good habits company. Go to http://getquip.com/myths and you'll get your first refill free! June's Journey: Download it free today on the Apple App Store or Google Play! -- Links: Dog Leggings? https://myths.link/dogleggings The Colossi of Memnon: https://myths.link/colossi Store: https://shop.bardic.fm Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, it's the story from Argentina about Senorita Maldonado. We'll learn that sometimes the beasts of the woods might be better than your cruel, micromanaging boss. The creature is a shapeshifting water monster who has one rule for her spouse. Just one. Think he can go without breaking it? Yeah, neither do I. -- Sponsors: Simplisafe: Get 50% off your entire new system. http://simplisafe.com/legends Olive and June: go to http://oliveandjune.com/myths and use code myths for 25% off your first Mani System! Zocdoc: Go to http://zocdoc.com/myths and download the Zocdoc app to sign up for free and book a top-rated doctor. -- Links: Feet sweepers: https://myths.link/slipperslippers Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership -- Music: All music by Blue Dot Sessions Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The legendary story of Olga of Kiev, a 10th century queen who's always four steps ahead of her enemies. For the creature of the week, when you're the dogai, you always have a sleeping bag handy. Because they're your ears. -- Sponsors: Best Fiends: Download Best Fiends on the App Store or Google Play! Simplisafe: Get 50% off your entire new system. http://simplisafe.com/legends Grubhub: Order through the grubhub app or by going to http://grubhub.com! Shopify: Go to http://shopify.com/legends for a free 14-day trial and get full access to Shopify's entire suite of features. -- Music: All music by Blue Dot Sessions Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The story of a pirate princess from Jewish/Polish folklore, we'll see how many fiancees is too many fiancees (the answer, of course, is however many try to marry you at sword-point), and that you really, really don't want to mess with a team of pirate princesses. The creature is a foot umbrella and yoga instructor that doesn't skip leg day. -- Links: Yodeling pickle: https://myths.link/pickle Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership -- Bombas: Get 20% off any purchase during their big holiday sale by going to http://bombas.com/legends Headspace: Find some headspace at http://headspace.com/legends and get one month free of their entire meditation library. Prose: Prose is the healthy hair regimen with your name all over it. Go to http://prose.com/myths and get 15% off your first order today. Sundance Now: Start streaming your next obsession. Try Sundance Now free for 30 days by going to http://sundancenow.com and use promo code "myths" -- Music: All music by Blue Dot Sessions Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A story from Georgian folklore about a king who needs a cure for his condition, the prince who decided that cure was going to be his new pet, and all the problems that come from an animal blood eye wash so maybe don't do an animal blood eye wash. If you give the creature of the week the moon, he's going to want the sun to go with it. Then, we're all pretty much doomed. -- Links: Disclaimer: https://myths.link/244 Lightsaber chop sticks: https://myths.link/lightsabers Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership Store: https://myths.link/store -- Sponsors: Indeed! Get started right now with a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at http://indeed.com/legends Quip! Quip is the good habits company. Go to http://getquip.com/myths and youll get your first refill free! MeUndies! To get your 15% off your first order and free shipping, go to http://meundies.com/myths Sugarwish! Go to https://sugarwish.com to get $10 off your order today. Send a Sugarwish for the holidays and let them pick exactly what they want! Best Fiends: Download Best Fiends on the App Store or Google Play! --Music by Blue Dot Sessions Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Arthur has been kidnapped. Guinevere's evil twin is at large. The kingdom is thrown into chaos. Their hope rests with a bunch of knights putting others first and doing the right thing. Yeah, they're pretty much doomed. The creature is a soft-bodied, vampire hunter with crazy black hair. Finally, a Halloween costume I can pull off. -- Sponsors: Zocdoc: Go to http://zocdoc.com/myths and download the Zocdoc app to sign up for free and book a top-rated doctor. Butcherbox: Get a 10-16 pound turkey FREE with your first box. Go to http://butcherbox.com/myths to sign up! Sundance Now: Try Sundance Now free for 30 days by going to http://sundancenow.com and using the promo code myths! Shopify: Go to http://shopify.com/legends for a free 14-day trial and get full access to Shopify's entire suite of features. -- Links: Twitter: https://myths.link/twitter Store: https://myths.link/store Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership -- Music: All music by Blue Dot Sessions Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The story of Queen Guinevere as she goes from princess, to queen, to convict. The creature is the Ciguapa, from Haitian and Dominican folklore, and you'll see that if you're asking which monsters to follow into the dark forest, you're kind of already making questionable decisions. -- Sponsors: [Gravely voice] Check out The Sandman: Act Two on Audible by going to http://audible.com/dreaming Best Fiends: Download Best Fiends on the App Store or Google Play! Olive and June: go to http://oliveandjune.com/myths and use code myths for 20% off your first Mani System! Grubhub: Order through the grubhub app or by going to http://grubhub.com! -- Links: Disclaimer: https://myths.link/234a Twitter: https://myths.link/twitter Darth Vader toaster: https://myths.link/vadertoast Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership -- Music: All music by Blue Dot Sessions Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The story of Zjermi, Handa, the dragon Kuchedra, and about a hundred naked armpit angels from Albania. When it comes to the creature this week, look, we all need our "me" time, just don't transform your children into sleepy foxes to get it. -- Sponsors: Headspace: Get one month free of their entire meditation library at http://headspace.com/legends! Bombas: Get 20% off your first order at http://bombas.com/legends Simplisafe: Get 20% off your entire new system and your first month of monitoring service free at http://simplisafe.com/legends Laithwaites Wine: Get six amazing bottles of wine, two bonus bottles, and two stemless wine glasses for $49.99 plus tax with free delivery! Just text MYTHS to 6400 -- Music: All music by Blue Dot Sessions Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.