Myths and Legends

It's round two for everyone's favorite (only?) Geatish hero, as he bravely takes on...his former adversary's mother. Really, it's way more interesting than it sounds. Also she's not Angelina Jolie, but a terrifying, demonic swamp hag. The creature this week is so cute you won't even mind that it watches you sleep. The Bogey Man: http://amzn.eu/8FZRv67 Our awesome sponsors: http://www.lootcrate.com/legends code "LEGENDS" for awesome geek and gamer gear. http://www.casper.com/legends code "LEGENDS" for $50 off any new mattress   "Lights out" by Blue Dot Sessions "Dark Sanctum (Boss Fight)" by Visager "Pho" by Jahzzar "Sunset at Goat Fell" by Graham Bole "But Enough about Me Bill Paxton" by Chris Zabriskie "Wrong Dreams" by Gumbel "The Secret to Growing Up" by Lee Rosevere "What does Anybody Know About Anything" by Chris Zabriskie

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You know the story of Beowulf. I don't need to do this. But really, there's mead. There's Grendel. There are mead-fueled fights with Grendel. It's just a fun, (kind of) light re-telling of the classic story, minus all the yelling, Angelina Jolie, and eye explosions of the 2007 movie. The creature this week is why you have that perpetual sun burn. And vampire fingers. --------------------------- Career Day this week: http://itunes.careerdayshow.com or just http://careerdayshow.com Blue Apron: http://www.blueapron.com/legends MVMT watches: http://www.MVMTwatches.com/myths --------------------------- Music: "The Telling" by Blue Dot Sessions "The Last Whale" by Jelsonic "Stipple" by Blue Dot Sessions "Our Quiet Company" by Blue Dot Sessions "Forecasting" by Podington Bear "Dunes" by Podington Bear "Coronea" by Blue Dot Sessions "Dark Sanctum (Boss Fight)" by Visager "Title Theme" by Visager

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Many connected stories from Greek mythology. We'll start with story of Hades and Persephone, and learn why she's always hanging around the underworld (hint: it's not because she wants to). Then, I'll tell the story of the curse of the house of Atreus, starting with Tantalus and his questionable food choices. It's a long, dark episode, so get ready. The creature is the Nakki, from Finland, who just wants to drown you and look good while doing it. Is that too much to ask? The store: http://www.bardic.fm Loot crate! http://www.lootcrate.com/legends MVMT watches: http://www.mvmtwatches.com/myths  Music: "White Filament" by Blue Dot Sessions "What it is" by Podington Bear "Helmer Sprak" by Blue Dot Sessions "Thoughtful" by Lee Rosevere "Casual Uncertainties" by Gurdonark "Aquamarine, My Distant Blue" by Nihilore "Deserted City" by Kai Engel "Captain Socrates" by Nihilore "As Nihilism Gives Way to Existentialism" by Nihilore

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The first story today is from the Mi'kmaq, Passamaquoddy, and Maliseet people, about all the things that can go wrong when creating the animals and why you shouldn't drink gross monster waste water. The second story is from Cree fokllore, about Monster Skunk farting everyone to death because this is a serious podcast that takes itself very seriously. The creature is evil. Literally, she is the embodiment of evil from Russian folklore...a little old lady living in the woods. The Heifer International fundraiser: https://fundraise.heifer.org/mythpodcast Music: "Yellow Dust" by Rolemusic "Straw Fields" by Rolemusic "Rarified" by Podington Bear "Mirabelle" by Podington Bear "Pacing" by Blue Dot Session "Fragile, Do Not Drop" by Podington Bear "Call Now" by Podington Bear "In the Back Room" by Blue Dot Session "Independent Film" by Steve Combs "Feather on the Crest" by Blue Dot Sessions

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This week, there are two stories from Japanese folklore.  The first has to do with  a butterfly that just won't give up trying to land on the face of a dying man. The second is of a monk-in-training who just doesn't want to stop partying. The creature is Hedley Cow, and she will give you hope that that the relationship with your crush might work out...but will leave you standing alone in the swamp. Sponsors: Check out http://audible.com/myths for some excellent audiobooks. The one I recommended on today's show was "Mythology" by Edith Hamilton. Music: "The Face on the Thrush" by Blue Dot Sessions "Tendon" by Blue Dot Sessions "Planting Flags" by Blue Dot Sessions "Silent Flock" by Blue Dot Sessions "Orange Juicier" by Podington Bear "Grey Grey Joe" by Blue Dot Sessions "A Path Unwinding" by Blue Dot Sessions "Slow Lights" by Lee Rosevere "Summer Days" by Kai Engel Links: An abridged English version of the Lotus Sutra The gummy bear anatomy kit

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A story of a young woman from Nepal who has a (sadly) common problem for folklore, but a very uncommon solution. Also she eats goat vomit. She probably doesn't enjoy it, though. The creature this time is the Habetrot, and she'll make you want to wear stone glasses...and them promptly throw them down in horror and run away. The Myths and Legends store is now up! Check it out at http://www.mythpodcast.com/store Say hi to me on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/jasontheweiser ----- Check out http://www.blueapron.com/legends to get your first three meals free with free shipping. It is a fantastic service, and I highly recommend it. ----- The Heifer International thing: It's just a little something we wanted to do after learning about the situation in Nepal. If you'd like to donate, we made it super-easy. Just go to http://fundraise.heifer.org/mythpodcastand you'll be redirected to the page. ----- Music: "Springtime" by Podington Bear "Spring Comes Early" by Podington Bear "Just Watching" by Podington Bear "Golden Hour" by Podington Bear "Clover" by Little Glass Men "Your Pulse" by Little Glass Men "A Night to Kill and Die" by Gumbel

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This story from the Grimm brothers has giants, witches, magical animal organs, enchanted produce, and a helpful (and maybe a little homicidal) cloud buddy who just wants to aid you in finding the next steps on the journey that is life. This story is bizarre and wonderful and a testament to the endurance of love and the continuing admonishment to avoid entering spooky castles in dark folklore forests. The creature this time is from Wales and has to try really, really had to place her one tusk-like vampire tooth in your neck before you wake up. If you want to say hi, http://www.twitter.com/mythpodcast and http://www.facebook.com/mythpodcast are great places. We also opened the Myths and Legends store at http://www.mythpodcast.com/store Music: "Spins and Never Falls" by Blue Dot Sessions "Chrome Muffler" by Podington Bear "Automatic" by Podington Bear "Am Trans" by Podington Bear "Pavement Hack" by Blue Dot Sessions "Intermezzo" by Podington Bear "Grebe" by Podington Bear "Giving Tree" by Podington Bear

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The end of the saga of Gilgamesh...and possibly the end of Gilgamesh, but not if the demi-god has anything to say about it. After a tragic loss, Gilgamesh goes on a quest to defeat mankind's greatest enemy - death itself, and he learns the secrets of our destructive past. The creature this week slathers his naked body in mud and twigs. Hows that for juxtaposition? Sponsors: Loot Crate! Check out http://www.lootcrate.com/legends (offer code: LEGENDS) for the awesome antihero box. Blue Apron! http://www.blueapron.com/legends Music: "Seasong" by Jelsonic | "The Terrerium" by Blue Dot Sessions | "Sunbeam" by Podington Bear | "Holding Hands" by Podington Bear | "Pacing" by Blue Dot Sessions | "Neil Takes Two" by Blue Dot Sessions | "Lead Shroud" by Blue Dot Session | "Epiphany" by Podington Bear | "Dry Air" by Podington Bear | "Studie I" by Jahzzar | "There's a Special Place for some People" by Chris Zabriskie

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Gilgamesh and his new best friend are heading out on an adventure to fight a firebreathing giant named "Hugeness the Terrible." Also there's a giant deadly bull fight, talk of zombies, some tiny shoes, and light hand-holding. If those things don't make you want to listen to this episode I can't think of anything else that would. The creature this week is splinter cat, the enemy of arboretums everywhere. The Myths and Legends store is now up! Check it out at http://www.mythpodcast.com/store Say hi to me on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/jasontheweiser Music: "LA" by Podington Bear "Insatiable Toad" by Blue Dot Sessions "In the Back Room" by Blue Dot Sessions "Great is the Contessa" by Blue Dot Sessions "Gnossienne 3" by Podington Bear "Gnossienne 4" by Podington Bear "Dark Wonder" by Julie Maxwell "The Group of Girls Die First" by Keshco "Direct to Video" by Chris Zabriskie

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The Epic of Gilgamesh is amazing. It is quite possibly the oldest epic we have, and though it only exists in fragments, it tells a surprisingly human story. There are questions of life and death, such as what it all means and why are we here? It delves into the issues of what it means to be a human rather than just a beast, what it means to be a good ruler, and what it means to leave a legacy. These are questions relevant even today, over 4,000 years after this story was told. Of course, it is also folklore, so there is a troubling amount of hairy nudity. All-in-all, this three-parter will be epic. For the creature of the week, we'll meet a creepy forest dweller with an unexpected hobby. The Disclaimer: https://www.mythpodcast.com/12092/54a-gilgamesh-best-friends/ Career Day on itunes: http://itunes.careerdayshow.com Career Day's website: http://www.careerdayshow.com Career Day/Carissa on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/carissaweiser Music: "Savage Steel Fun Club" by Rolemusic "Thread of Clouds" by Blue Dot Sessions "Steadfast" by Blue Dot Sessions "Nuthatch" by Blue Dot Sessions "Formant" by Podington Bear "Curious" by Podington Bear "Cats Corps" by Blanket Music "Bare Shoulders" by Podington Bear "Title Theme" by Visager

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The story of a dragon slayer from South Africa has, of course, dragons, but it also has giant towers, underwater villages, and a frog who is just trying to have a nice dinner with his family without all the insults, thank you very much. The creature this week is the world-famous Leprechaun. You should definitely not let him hold your baby. MVMT watches are awesome: http://www.MVMTwatches.com/myths for 15% off and free shipping. Blue Apron is an excellent way to make a great dinner without the planning...or the shopping. Check out http://www.blueapron.com/legends for your first three meals free! Music: "Scape from the city" by Rolemusic "Peter Gray" by Podington Bear "Manele" by Blue Dot Sessions "Haena" by Blue Dot Sessions "Front Runner" by Blue Dot Sessions "Fives" by Podington Bear "Chain Link" Blue Dot Sessions

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Two love stories from Greek mythology...because those go so well. The first is the story of Narcissus and Echo, which was doomed from the moment one jumped out of the bushes at the other for a non-consensual hug. The second story is of Orpheus and Eurydice. Orpheus takes the (non-death) early retirement option from his heroics and just when he thought he was out...they pull him back in. DO NOT LOOK THE CREATURE THIS WEEK IN THE EYE. Sponsors: http://www.lootcrate.com/legends for epic geek and gamer items for the geek on your list (or you. Do it for you. It is pretty cool). Don't forget code LEGENDS! http://www.seedling.com for awesome kits and activities for the children in your life. Don't forget the code LEGENDS at checkout for $10 off your purchase of $30 or more Music: "Twilight Grandeur" by Podington Bear "Submerging Blue-Black" by Podington Bear "Pop Brasilia" by Podington Bear "Night Light" by Blue Dot Sessions "Formant" by Podington Bear "Filesharer's Lament" by Blanket Music "Euphoric" by Podington Bear "Bitter Roll" by Blue Dot Sessions "Old Regrets" by Lee Rosevere "Waltz Ohia" by Fields Ohio

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Three stories of Loki, the infamous trickster from Norse mythology. Most of his hijinks are light-hearted, and end with him getting his comeuppance, but it comes in the form of being a bridesmaid at Thor's wedding or (as in this episode) an extremely uncomfortable game of tug-of-war. What happens when a trick gets taken too far? What is the final act that turns friends into enemies and creates a rift that will consume the worlds? The creatures this week are squat hairy naked dudes. Again. These ones are watching their sodium intake, though. Sponsors! Stranglers, by Earwolf On iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/stranglers/id1174116487?mt=2 The website: http://www.earwolf.com/show/stranglers/   MVMT watches: Go to http://mvmtwatches.com/myths for 15% off! Vistaprint For 60% off holiday cards: http://www.vistaprint.com and use code MYTHS60 at checkout

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Dracula isn't a creature from myths, legends, or folklore. The fictional vampire is a product of Bram Stoker. The name, though, stretches back centuries to a prince who ruled the kingdom called Wallachia, which borders the land with which he's most famously associated: Transylvania. We'll be talking all about the pseudo-legendary exploits of the real bloody tyrant, the bizarre rules surrounding fictional vampires, and the inspirations for the most famous vampire novel of all time. If you see your significant other on the roof scraping moss, you should just eat the soup they make you even if it makes you vomit. Sponsors: Stranglers, by Earwolf Stranglers on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/stranglers/id1174116487?mt=2 Stranglers site: http://www.earwolf.com/show/stranglers/ Casper Mattresses are amazing! http://www.casper.com/legends Vistaprint: For 50% off holiday cards: http://www.vistaprint.com and use code MYTHS at checkout New show! Our new show is Career Day. The jobs, lives, and stories of everyday people, every other Tuesday. It's an awesome show and we're really excited about it, so please check it out if it sounds cool. On iTunes: http://itunes.careerdayshow.com Online: http://www.careerdayshow.com The feed (to copy and paste in any player): http://careerdayshow.libsyn.com/rss   Music: "Watermark" by Blue Dot Sessions  "Independent Film" by Steve Combs "Scalloped" by Blue Dot Sessions "A Calendar Spread" by Blue Dot Sessions "As Nihilism Gives Way to Existentialism" by Nihilore "Support Me in this Moment that I'm About to Lose Heart" by Nihilore "Studie I" by Jahzzar "Aisles" by Jahzzar

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The unexpected story of a fool, an epic quest, and a flying ship. Also, why you should respect your elders, especially if they want to give you a lot of free bread and vodka. The creature is the Lake Worth Monster, from Texas in the US. It is either a monstrous man-goat-fish...or a teenager who likes ice cream. NEW SHOW!! We are super-proud of Career Day, so please check it out and subscribe on iTunes: http://apple.co/2fn0xK8 Here's the website: http://www.CareerDayShow.com Here's Stitcher: http://stitcher.careerdayshow.com Or just search for "Career Day" on your podcast app! Sponsors: Check out http://www.jackthreads.com to try on clothes BEFORE you buy them. Don't forget code "MYTHS" Also check out http://ziprecruiter.com/myths

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The original stories of Little Red Riding Hood and Snow White, despite their Disney adaptations and being fairy tales largely told to children, are incredibly violent and gruesome. They have murder, kidnapping, and, of course, hot dance moves. Bluebeard is, unsurprisingly, a man with a beard that is blue. What is surprising is what you'll find in his basement. The creature is from West Africa and will either sit you down for a months-long compulsory lecture on folklore...or drain your blood with its feet and eat you. I'm not sure which is worse. Sponsors: Check out http://www.bombas.com for some seriously comfortable socks. Oh, and here are the fantastic, 1700-year-old ninja turtle socks: http://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/taking-a-closer-look-at-an-odd-pair-of-very-very-old-socks-84123314/?no-ist Also, http://www.mvmtwatches.com/myths has very classy watches that will not break the bank.  Music: "Time Waste" by Podington Bear "The Last Whale" by Jelsonic "Seasong" by Jelsonic "Kingbeat 9" by Podington Bear "I'm Fat" by Blanket Music "I Noticed You" by Blanket Music "Dizzy Spells - Instrumental" by Josh Woodward "Backdrop" by Blanket Music "Leave Me on the Subs Bench" by Keshco "Summer Days" by Keshco

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For this Halloween episode, we are doing something different. Instead of diving into the stories of the past, I’m telling stories of the present. Urban legends are a more modern version of folklore where, instead of telling stories of hydras and butter cats, we tell stories of things that might just exist. In these, people are the true monsters, and the most mundane of situations can be strange, dangerous, and terrifying. Say hi on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/jasontheweiser Interested in becoming a member? http://support.mythpodcast.com That article about the woman in the cupboard: http://bit.ly/2eOTYhI Music: “Independent Film” by Steve Combs “A Certain Lightness” by Blue Dot Sessions “Aisatsana” by Graham Bole “Trap” by Jahzzar “Bravado” by Gurdonark “Direct To Video” by Chris Zabriskie

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The end of the story of Jason, Medea, and the Argonauts. Things have been pretty easy for Jason. Medea solved all of his problems before he even knew he had them on the Argo, and her fairly violent murder-by-proxy of Pelias secured Iolcus for Jason's father. It would probably be a very bad idea to cheat on Medea, right? Hard times are about to catch up with Jason. The creature of the week is the selkie, and they will either give you a tragically beautiful story to tell your half-seal children, or curse your entire island...depending on how creepy you are. Links I talked about: The selkie movie, "Song of the Sea": http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1865505/ Cages through the ages: https://amzn.com/B00MS9PSK8 "Medea" by Euripides: http://a.co/hWck30M Sponsors: Hiring? Check out ZipRecruiter! You can go to http://ziprecruiter.com/myths and start posting for free Bombas! They are very comfortable. Go to http://www.bombas.com for 20% off plus free shipping on your order of four or more pairs. Music: "On Belay" by Blue Dot Sessions "Gentle Heart" by Podington Bear "Floating in Space" by Podington Bear "Ember" by Podington Bear "Bright and Blank" by Blue Dot Sessions "I Believe in You" by Lee Rosevere "Themes from Penguins on Parade" by Lee Rosevere "Thaw (Outro)" by Kai Engel "Solitude" by Jahzzar "Curtains are Always Drawn" by Kai Engle

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It finally comes time to fight the dragon, (hopefully) survive the return journey home, and have the showdown with Pelias. This is a big episode. If you've made it this far in the series, though, it probably doesn't matter what I write here, because you are either into the Argonaut story or not. Really, though, it is a cool episode and there are about three twist murders, a wedding, and a king with a great name. The creature is the sea-trow, shockingly dumb and frightfully ugly, you might be offended by his pranks...if they made any sense... Want to say hi on Twitter? I'm http://www.twitter.com/jasontheweiser Disclaimer: https://www.mythpodcast.com/4251/jason-argonauts-long-way-home/ Sponsors: If you want to wear the most comfortable socks you have ever worn, check out http://www.bombas.com for 20% off and free shipping for orders of four or more pairs. Want to drag five blades across your face in the best way possible? Check out http://www.Harrys.com (promo code MYTHS). Music: "Free Radicals" by Podington Bear "Darkling Skies" by Jelsonic "Danse Morialta" by Kevin MacLeod "Another Brilliant Age" by Jelsonic "Anniversary Song" by Blanket Music "Wolf Dunes" by Fields Ohio "And So Then" by Lee Rosevere "The Secret to Growing Up" by Lee Rosevere "Whispers Invoke Paranoia" by Nihilore

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The quest for the golden fleece begins for the legendary heroes packed aboard the Argo. We find them making all haste for Colchis...except for all the times they stop to feast...and drink too much...and meet beautiful women...and get in unnecessary boxing matches. We also meet the princess Medea; catch up with Cupid (Eros), a hot-shot toddler who plays by his own rules; and Theseus will remember something very, very important. The creature this week is a roaring, spectral bull...who isn't all that dangerous, just incredibly annoying. Sponsors: Check out MVMT watches. They look really nice (http://www.MVMTwatches.com/myths) Blue Apron has good food that's good for the environment, but most importantly (to me) is that you can make awesome home-cooked meals with no planning. Check out http://www.blueapron.com/legends Music: "The Terrarium" by Blue Dot Sessions "Shifty Crow" by Podington Bear "Peter Gray" by Podington Bear "Midday" by Blue Dot Sessions "Krok" by Blue Dot Sessions "Jackbird" by Blue Dot Sessions "Insurrection" by Podington Bear "Inessential" by Blue Dot Sessions "Hammer and Damper" by Blue Dot Sessions "Galoshes" by Podington Bear "Fives" by Podington Bear "Dread" by Podington Bear "Chopin - Mazurka Op 67 No 3" by Blue Dot Sessions "Black Cosmos Ring" by Podington Bear

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The beginning of the story of Jason and his legendary Argonauts doesn't start with Jason, but with Zeus being...well, Zeus, and kidnapping an unsuspecting woman. There is a dragon, a giant bronze robot, and court intrigue, leading to some familiar names coming back to help Jason travel to a faraway land and obtain the golden fleece. Those names include Hercules, Theseus, Laertes (father of Odysseus), Autolycus, Peleus (the father of Achilles), Augeus (with the legendarily dirty stables), and more. It's the biggest meetup of everyone we've met so far...well, everyone that isn't in Hades (Sisyphus) tied to a rock (Prometheus) or wandering blind through a plain (Bellerophon). The creature looks so much like a normal person it's uncanny. I mean, he looks like a normal person once you get past his humorously big ears, nose, and hands. And his gray skin...that sometimes glows. Ok, he looks nothing like a normal person. Sponsors: Check out new sponsor Harry's Razors for a free shave kit (just pay shipping, but that's only like $3): http://www.harrys.com/ and use the code MYTHS and checkout. Like listening to stories by professionals who don't fumble the pronunciations constantly? Check out http://www.audible.com/myths Say "hi" on Twitter! Say "good day" on Facebook! Music: "The Longshoreman" by Blue Dot Sessions "Spell" by Rolemusic "Poor Wayfaring Stranger" by Podington Bear "One Dirty Sleeve" by Blue Dot Sessions "Micolai" by Blue Dot Sessions "Haena" by Blue Dot Sessions "Discovery Harbor" by Blue Dot Sessions "Space (Outro)" by Andy G. Cohen "Castle Theme" by Visager

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Three stories of people making deals. The first is from Japanese folklore, and it's about making the most of what you have...even when what you have is a dirty piece of straw and a fly friend. The second story is about a man who made a deal with the devil...and all the stupid (maybe brilliant?) decisions he made after that deal. The third story is that of Rumpelstiltskin, a weird little imp that might have been a hero if he didn't insist on purchasing humans. The creature of the week the poludnica, and she is looking out for you and your rights at work...violently. Sponsors: Check out that fresh, delicious goodness sent straight to your door. It's Blue Apron: http://www.blueapron.com/legends Like stories? Like listening? Like listening to stories? Check out audible (the book I mentioned was "Ready Player One" by Ernest Cline): http://www.audible.com/myths Spiders...why'd it have to be spiders? (bit.ly/2cl1yyX) Music: "Wahre" by Blue Dot Sessions "Solemn Application" by Blue Dot Sessions "Roscoe" by Podington Bear "Micolai" by Blue Dot Sessions "Lost and Found" by Podington Bear "Lope and Shimmer" by Podington Bear "Lead Shroud" by Blue Dot Sessions "Giving Tree" by Podington Bear "Denouement" by Podington Bear "Bootstraps" by Podington Bear "Bambi" by Podington Bear

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Three and a half stories of monsters of the ancient world. We meet vile beasts that lurk in the forests, the murky deep, and the wide, desolate places of the world. We meet the baby, the Thor, and the saints that slay them. We meet bears that can be bribed with cake. Folklore is weird. The creature is a little blue person. I know it's a struggle to not play in barley fields after school. It's a temptation we all deal with every day. Just don't do it. It will end with you being eaten by a little blue monster. Also, don't sumo wrestle children in the street. Sponsors: Blue apron is pretty great! Check out Blue Apron: http://www.blueapron.com/legends Casper mattresses are the most comfortable mattresses: http://www.casper.com/legends The discussion post: https://www.mythpodcast.com/4219/44-saint-george-dragons/ Music: "Blammo" by Podington Bear 'Filesharer's Lament" by Blanket Music "Manele" by Blue Dot Sessions "McKrary" by Blue Dot Sessions "Molasses" by Podington Bear "Crush at Maracas Bar" by Rolemusic "Showers" by Podington Bear "Wahre" by Blue Dot Sessions

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A story of a super-powered Russian hero fighting the evil, also super-powered villain known as Nightingale the Robber. Nightingale can fly, kill with a scream, and lives in the shadows of his forest. The journey will take our hero from home, through multiple stays with Baba Yaga(s), and finally into a confrontation with the legendary bandit on a quest to become the man he never thought he could be. The creature this week is sweaty, hairy, and naked...and the only way you can beat it is by wrestling it. Check out www.blueapron.com/legends for some awesome meals without pounds of ingredients left over. Seriously, check out the audiobook "World War Z" from www.audible.com/myths  Music: "Direct to Video" by Chris Zabriskie "What Does Anybody Know About Anything?" by Chris Zabriskie "Denzel Sprak" by Blue Dot Sessions "Zither Sprak" by Blue Dot Sessions "Rough Hewn" by Blue Dot Sessions "Snowcrop" by Blue Dot Sessions "Pukae" by Blue Dot Sessions "Low Jack" by Podington Bear "Kiss" by Podington Bear "Old Regrets" by Lee Rosevere

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This week, it's two of the earliest Cinderella stories, one of which is the earliest written version of this type of story, pre-dating European versions by 1000 years. It has evil step-mothers, murderous step-sisters, and helpful cows who will vomit up your work and call you stupid. Trying to grow a beard and keep your five-year-old from having dreadlocks? Then you do not want this week's creature hanging around your house. Find the show on iTunes Become a member Say hi on Twitter Music: "Interstate 70 Rain Chants" by Fields Ohio "Djangle" by Poddington Bear "Vault" by Jahzzar "I'm going for a coffee" by Lee Rosevere "And So Then" by Lee Rosevere "Slow Lights" by Lee Rosevere "Third in Line" by Blue Dot Sessions "Tortoise Shell" by Podington Bear

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It's the conclusion of the Lancelot story, and we'll immediately pick up after last week's fairly cheap cliffhanger ending. He'll finally see the end of his quest... Either by plummeting to the choppy waters below...or by the lions on the other side of the sword...or the castle full of people who want to kill him on the other side of the lions. The creature is the Tannarak, who just wants to date you or steal your child. It really does not care, which is fairly problematic. The discussion post and the disclaimer: https://www.mythpodcast.com/4180/41c-lancelot-complicated/ Link for the new show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/new-show-form/ Sponsor this week! Blue Apron is awesome. Check it out at http://www.blueapron.com/legends

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Things get weird on Lancelot's journey to become a knight of the Round Table...if Merlin trying to pick up a twelve-year-old last week wasn't strange enough. This week has ancient prophecies, a dangerous quest, a father and son stalker duo, kind of too much hair-smelling, and a sleazy innkeeper. Arthur has a particularly bad month, where his two closest friends turn in their resignations. The creature this week will protect your kids...by kidnapping them? Sponsor! Blue Apron is delicious. Try out Blue Apron (and get three meals free!): http://blueapron.com/legends Music: "Feldspar" by Poddington Bear "Flute Feet" by Poddington Bear "Hundy Mil Tight" by Poddington Bear "Into the Unknown" by Poddington Bear "One Quiet Conversation" by Blue Dot Sessions "Outside the Terminal" by Blue Dot Sessions "Ray Gun Lull" by Blue Dot Sessions "Provisions" by Blue Dot Sessions "Ants" by Rolemusic

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We're back in the time of King Arthur, picking up right about where we stopped off last time (though you don't need to have heard last time to listen today). We'll be talking about the story of Lancelot - where this incredibly important character came from and why he's know as Lancelot of the Lake (spoiler alert, he grew up in a lake). Merlin gets weird, and we catch up with a certain lion-befriending knight that helped to kick off this whole podcast. The creature is the bouncy bear who is basically a bullet-proof superhero...if all superheroes did was eat horses and sleep. Sponsors! A new podcast - Remarkable Lives, Tragic Deaths: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/remarkable-lives.-tragic-deaths./id1137724528?mt=2 Audible.com: http://www.audible.com/myths American Gods on Audible: http://www.audible.com/pd/Sci-Fi-Fantasy/American-Gods-The-Tenth-Anniversary-Edition-A-Full-Cast-Production-Audiobook/B0055274U2/ref=a_search_c4_1_1_srTtl?qid=1470797939&sr=1-1 Discussion post: https://www.mythpodcast.com/4161/41a-lancelot-stolen-child/ Music: "It's always too late to start over" by Chris Zabriskie "Twelve Monkeys (Instrumental Version)" by Josh Woodward "Black is the Color" by Poddington Bear "Lone Road" by Poddington Bear "Old Skin" by Poddington Bear "Spinning Meter" by Blue Dot Sessions "The Rampart" by Blue Dot Sessions "Two Boys and a Girl" by Poddington Bear

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Five stories of a very savvy, completely unscrupulous turtle from Nigeria. He's a trickster we've met before, but he has an entire episode of semi-murderous turtle hijinks. Even though turtles are cute and seemingly harmless, they should not be trusted under any circumstances ever. You should also avoid going into business with them, when possible. The creature this week is the hyosube, from Japanese folklore. He's a crazy little guy who will give you fevers for just being polite. Sponsors! Away Travel, for toddler-proof (resistant? Is anything really toddler-proof) suitcases! http://www.awaytravel.com/legends and don't forget LEGENDS at checkout. Good old Lootcrate. Check out the antihero box at http://www.lootcrate.com/legends. Promo code LEGENDS. Membership All episodes from now on will have an ad-free version on the member feed. Check out membership at http://support.mythpodcast.com   All music by Poddington Bear and Blue Dot Sessions.

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Born in ice and fire, Norse mythology starts violently...and strangely. There's a blood ocean, a giant primeval cow, and some light grandpa murder. Thor and Loki take two kids on a field trip to Jotunheim, where, like any family vacation, Thor gets in a drinking contest and wrestles an old lady. Then, Odin travels to the far reaches of the void for wisdom and learns that he must pay a terrible price only to learn that the end, when the universe will once again be bathed in ice and fire, is coming. The creature of the week is the sandman and you shouldn't let your kids listen to it, especially if it's right before bedtime. Basically, growing up in the middle ages was terrible and I don't know how anyone made it out without some severe psychological trauma. Sponsors: Loot Crate! Check out http://www.lootcrate.com/legends (offer code: LEGENDS) for the awesome antihero box. Blue Apron! http://www.blueapron.com/legends And newcomer Credit Karma, for a completely free credit report http://www.creditkarma.com/value Music: "Virality Ratio" by Steve Combs and Simon Mathewson "Pilgrimage-initiation" by Wayne Kinos  "The Origination" by Nihilore All other music by Poddington Bear and Blue Dot Sessions

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The Conclusion of the "Story of Hong Gildong" takes us from the household drama of last episode to a story that spans the entirety of the Korean peninsula, with Gildong earning his title of the Korean Robin Hood. It then moves beyond Korea to mythical lands, where Gildong battles demons and becomes a doctor. Or pretends to be a doctor. I mean, it's a frontier setting in the 1600s, let's not split hairs. It's basically the same thing. The creature this time, is cactus cat. It's a cat who wants to get drunk and party like it's 1910. The awesome source for this episode: https://amzn.com/0143107690 Looking to build a website? Weebly is pretty great! Check out http://www.weebly.com/myths Make fantastic meals with Blue Apron: http://www.blueapron.com/legends Music: All music  by Blue Dot Sessions and Poddington Bear. Except for the awesome chip tune song by Role Music.

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Hong Gildong has been called the Korean Robin Hood, but really oversimplifies the story. It is both an awesome adventure tale with dragons, magic, assassins, demons, bandits, and betrayal, and a complex human drama, where one young man must find and understand his place in the world. It's both action-packed, and heartbreaking. The titular character, Gildong, was born a second-class citizen, and he was determined to make a way for himself in a world that kept pushing him down, even if that meant living outside the law. This is his story. The creature this time is the saalah, and they are what happens when a mommy genie and a daddy human (or the other way around) love each other very much. Loot crate is fantastic. Check out Loot crate: http://www.lootcrate.com/legends (Offer code: LEGENDS) Looking to build a website? Check out http://www.weebly.com/myths Say hi on twitter? I'm http://www.twitter.com/mythpodcast That incredibly great source for this story today: https://amzn.com/0143107690

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Hercules is as terrible as he is awesome. There are sea monsters, centaurs, people being thrown off of things, Hydra poison, and Hercules making ridiculous choices. Basically, it's everything you could want from a Hercules episode. Oh, and he dies, because apparently he can do that. The creature this time is the Mamagwasewug, and he just wants to borrow a smoke off you...or he'll burn your house down.   Batman picture: https://www.instagram.com/p/BHD5g9OjfXq/?taken-by=mythpodcast Our sponsor this week: www.lootcrate.com/legends (code: LEGENDS).  Support the show? (http://support.mythpodcast.com) Find us on iTunes? (http://itunes.mythpodcast.com) Music: "Cheap suit" by Jason Staczek "Silence" by Kai Engel "Deserted City" by Kai Engel "At the End Everyone Dies" by Kai Engel "Leafless Quince Tree" by Rolemusic All other music by Poddington Bear and Blue Dot Sessions. Bibliography: "Metamorphoses" by Ovid 9:1-282 "The Women of Trachis" by Sophocles "The Library of Greek Mythology" by Apollodorus 2:6-8 "Library of History" by Diodorus Siculus 4:32 "The Greek Myths" by Robert Graves

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An abbreviated history of Pocahontas and John Smith, this episode looks at the conflict largely from the Powhatan side. This isn't the Disney version. It is gritty, dark, violent, and, if Mattaponi oral history is to be trusted, fairly disturbing. Still, it tells the story of a clash of worlds, and one woman who stood in the middle to bring a brief peace. The creature this week lives in lime trees and, in return for probably not paying rent, will hurt you if you're mean to the tree. Our sponsors: www.MackWeldon.com (promo code MYTHS) http://www.blueapron.com/legends http://www.weebly.com/myths My interview on The Podcast Digest: http://www.thepodcastdigest.info/2016/06/tpd-96-jason-weiser-from-myths-and.html Mattaponi Oral History: https://amzn.com/1555916325 The Disclaimer (and post): https://www.mythpodcast.com/4096/36b-pocahontas-two-streams/ Music: "What does anybody know about anything" by Chris Zabriskie All other music (besides intro/outro and COTW) by Poddington Bear and Blue Dot Sessions

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The story of Pocahontas and John Smith has turned from compelling historical story of a brave woman who united two warring nations, to a melodramatic, oversimplified love story. In reality, Pocahontas likely never view Smith as more than a friend, since she was 11 when they first met. But they won't meet quite yet. We need to talk about the world they both inhabit, and the nations that will collide in the early 17th century. Then, on the creature of the week, you'll see why you want to bring hair clippers when checking on your infant in the middle of the night. check out the companies that were nice enough to sponsor this episode: http://Lootcrate.com/legends - offer code: LEGENDS (the Loot Crate community thing I talked about) http://Weebly.com/Myths Music: "Wipe my Face Away" by Keshco "Cloudz" by Jahzzar All other music by Poddington Bear

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This is not the Beauty and the Beast you've heard. It's not even the story the one you've heard is based on. That one is a super-pared-down version of an 18th century French novella. The original contains way too much description about fairy politics and power structures, 18th century Pandora, and an idea for a "Downton Abbey" reboot...with monkeys. The creature of the week is Papa Bois, from Trinidad and Tobago. He will show you why regular exercise and a balanced diet of strangers lost in the forest will keep you healthy well into old age. Our super-awesome sponsor: Loot Crate (don't forget the code Legends) The other awesome sponsor: Casper. All that in the ad was true. These things are amazing. Find the show on iTunes The discussion post with all the fun links Music: "March" by Kai Engel "Train" by Sergey Cheremisinov "Usless Confusion" by much, "Comet Trails" by Moon "She Does Her Best (feat. Small Colin)" by Six Umbrellas "Falling into You" by Little Glass Men "Captain Socrates" by Nihilore "Everest" by Scott Holmes "Stay 17" by Peter Rudenko "Todas las promesas" by Gumbel "Space(Outro)" by Andy G. Cohen "Breeeze" by Jelsonic "Dizzy Spells - Instrumental" by Josh Woodward "Midnight Undercover" by Jelsonic "Seasong" by Jelsonic

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Two stories from Greek Mythology: first, it's the story of Sisyphus, who you might know from his interminable, crushing labor, but who actually really deserved that punishment because of how horrible he was. The second story is of good-guy-Bellerophon, Sisyphus's grandson, who is constantly having that football pulled out from under him just as he is about to kick it. The creature is an 80-foot-tall, sneaky Japanese skeleton who has a drinking problem...in that he has a difficult time drinking the blood spewing from his decapitated victims. Loot Crate is awesome. Check out Loot Crate. (Don't forget the code LEGENDS). Music: "Factory Time" by Visager "Captive" by Steve Combs and Delta Is "The Origination" by Nihilore "Escape Pod" by Steve Combs and Delta Is "F*** Yeh, Capitalism!" by Nihilore "What Lurks in the Blind Spot of a God?" by Nihilore "Beat the Burglar" by Scott Holmes "Liberosis" by Nihilore "Young Love (Bonus Track)" by Steve Combs and Delta Is "Ants" by Rolemusic "Homage to John Carpenter" by Squire Tuck

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As you've probably come to expect, the story of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, perhaps the second most famous story from One Thousand and One Nights, is much more violent than modern adaptations would have us believe. Medieval Persia was a dangerous place, and you needed to have your wits, a lot of luck, and apparently an extremely loyal, wily slave girl to survive. The creature this week is the Nix, and it will give you yet another reason to shout at strangers in the grocery store. Wanting an easy way to build a website? Check out our sponsor this week, at http://www.weebly.com/myths Music: "Golden" by Little Glass Men "The Falsehood of Positivity" by Rowan Box "Cavern" by Jahzzar "XX" by Jahzzar "CGI Snake" by Chris Zabriskie "Wonder Cycle" by Chris Zabriskie "Night Without Sleep (Instrumental)" by David Mumford "Arcade Paradise" by Scott Holmes

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Three stories of tricksters. We have Coyote from Native American mythology giving great gifts and racing a turtle. There's also Anansi the spider-man from West African folklore, who is trying to buy the stories of the world. We also catch up with our old friend Loki from Norse mythology, who just wants to give Thor's wife an impromptu, un-asked-for haircut. The creature of the week is an emaciated horse who will either play harmless pranks on you, or crush you to death in the street. Our sponsor, Weebly! Say hi on Twitter Music: "Waltz Ohia" by Fields Ohio "Redhead" by Jahzzar "Modulation of the Spirit" by Little Glass Men "Wild Ones" by Jahzzar "The Beat Influence" by Cullah "Theme K" by Steve Combs and the Delta Is "Inner Light" by Kevin MacLeod

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The conclusion of the Saga of Arrow-Odd, a man who is destined
to live 300 years, yet cursed to be killed by his favorite
horse. He's watched his friends and brothers die in his struggle
with his adversary, the evil half-troll Ogmund, but this battle is
destined to stretch over centuries, into a world that looks
completely different to both of them.
The creatures this week hang out in pantries, and either tempt
you with too much cake or destroy your ill-gotten, likely
buttercat-acquired food.
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"Everybody's Got Problems that Aren't Mine" by Chris
Zabriskie

"Back in Time" by Jason Staczek

"What does Anybody Know About Anything" by Chris Zabriskie

"Cheap Suit" by Jason Staczek

"You've Sent for the Absent" by Rowan Box

"Royal Flush" by Keshco

"Shadowplay (goth dream pop)" by Keshco

"Thoughtful" by Lee Rosevere
"Yokushun"
by Rolemusic

"Saying Goodbye in the Rain (piano)" by Jelsonic

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The saga of the legendary Viking Arrow-Odd contains trolls,
ogres, giants, magic arrows, and a sorceress getting smacked in the
nose. The mistakes of one Viking's past...or just a Viking being a
Viking, haunt him. There's a dangerous Viking teddy bear, and if an
angry, famed warrior offers to show you his arrows up close, do not
take him up on that offer.
On the creature of the week, you'll see that when you're at the
supermarket, someone might just secretly be a giant purple blob
that lives in the river.
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"Theme I" by Steve Combs and Delta Is
"Sirian Star" by Ars Sonor 
"Casual Uncertainties" by Gurdonark
"Words Fall Apart (Instrumental)" by Josh
Woodward
"Scale-Free" by Oorlab
"Buffering" by Quiet Music for Tiny Robots
"Polar Vortex" by Quiet Music for Tiny
Robots
"Peekdoor Quest" by Rolemusic

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A story from Chilean folklore about the smartest woman in the world, her talking shoe, and a prince that deserved a slap on the face.
The creatures this week are the abatwa, from South Africa, and you'll learn why ants are the best roommates ever.
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"Puzzle Pieces" by Lee Rosevere
"a long night" by bbatv
"Play Pelagic" by Little Glass Men
"Neon Hippies" by Fields Ohio
"Hedonic State" by Mike B. Fort
"Theme W" by Steve Combs & Delta Is
"Deep Cave (Dip and Cavern Remix)" by Jahzzar

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Two stories from the Grimm brothers, both of which have people going up, but in different ways. The first is the story of Rapunzel, and the second is about a small tailor who uses one success to face giants, a rampaging boar, and a unicorn when seeking the hand of the princess. The only problem? His greatest achievement may be based on a lie, and he's either the world's smoothest con man or completely delusional. Or both.
The creature this week is a stack of old weasels. That catch things on fire.
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"Satellites and Waterfalls" by Nihilore
"Where it Goes" by Jahzzar
"The Journey" by Marcos H. Bolanos
"AS Nihilism Gives Way to Existentialism" by Nihilore
"Windy Bluffs" by Visager
"Scramby Eggs" by Andy G. Cohen
"Beat the Burglar" by Scott Holmes
"We Can Make You Feel Alive Wholesale" by Winjer3
"Wipe my Face Away" by Keshco
"Seasong" by Jelsonic

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The much-requested story of Prometheus, a Titan who was cursed by Zeus to have his liver pecked out every day for defying the Olympian and bringing fire to the earth. We'll also talk about the Titanomachy, the very literal clash of the Titans at the very beginning of Greek mythology, where Zeus comes to power and we all learn that any policy that involves crazy paranoia is basically the only one a Greek god considers.
The creature is the gooseberry wife, but unlike the name, and the berries she protects, she is not sweet, and might eat your child.
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Music:
"The Faslehood of Positivity" by Rowan Box
"Owls" by Jazzar
"Captive" by Steve Combs and Delta Is
"Gminor long delays" by Solo Bass Steve
"Liberosis" by Nihilore
"Something (Bonus Track)" by Kai Engel
"Kelp Grooves" by Little Glass Men
"May" by Kai Engel

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Old foes resurface as Balin, the fugitive knight, flees from King Arthur's court. He'll find himself on a perilous (and, at times, ridiculous) quest, where he'll inadvertently put the events in motion that will start the quest for the Holy Grail. Oh, and Arthur gets the Round Table and gets married.
The creature this week is the little naked person buried just below the ground who will scream horrendously if you try to pick him out. Also, he might just kill you.
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Music:
“Decompression” by Blue Dot Sessions
“Celadon” by Podington Bear
“Waltz Opus Posthume” by Blue Dot Sessions
“Now You Are Here” by Sergey Cheremisinov
“Lorca” by Thorn1
“Independent Film” by Steve Combs
“Chasing the Port Chains” by Rolemusic
“Turquoise” by Podington Bear
“March” by Kai Engel
“Midnight Blue” by Podington Bear
“Sepia” by Podington Bear
“Trillium” by Podington Bear

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When we left king Arthur, the monstrous Questing Beast was lumbering toward him. We'll learn all about that beast and the line of kings cursed to hunt it. Then, Merlin shows up with a chilling plan to solve the problem of the child that is destined to grow up to destroy Arthur. We'll also meet Balin, a disgraced knight who just got out of jail and meets with an unexpected quest for redemption...that might just curse all of England.
On the creature of the week, you'll learn why you want to stock up on pineapples, especially if you are pregnant and don't want this mosquito-like vampire coming after you.
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The story of the legendary King Arthur, from just after when he pulled the sword from the stone.Though he's in his late-teens or early-twenties, he is not at all taken seriously by his barons or petty kings, who revolt almost immediately. Less than one year into his reign, he is hiding behind the walls of a castle waiting for the best moment to escape, all while Merlin stands atop the wall shooting fire at the armies assembled out front.
The creature of the week is the Mahaha, and you'll see yet another reason why you shouldn't trust the blue shirtless man wanting to tickle you.
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“Far from Home” by Ketsa
“Floor Shine” by Blue Dot Sessions
“Pl4y1ng” by Rolemusic
“Wounds” by Ketsa
“Denzel Sprak” by Blue Dot Sessions
“Sunset” by Kai Engel
“Springtime” by Poddington Bear
“Forgetfulness” by Ketsa

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This week: two folktales from Japan. One is about a humble, happy stone cutter who becomes a power-mad, bitter stone cutter. The other is about, surprise surprise, supernatural occurrences at a Buddhist temple in a remote mountain region.
The creature of the week is...or are...the blue men of the Minch. They are blue, men, and very, very good at writing poetry.
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Music:
"Fistful of Dub" by Spinning Merkaba
"Brooks" by Kai Engel
"Byte" by NWMA
"Weathervane" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Teenage Dream" by  Yusuki Tsutsumi
"Thoughtful" by Lee Rosevere
"Under Suspicion" by Lee Rosevere
"XX" by Jahzzar
"Lil Couak Part 1" by Couak Vador
"Paper Napkin" by Blue Dot Sessions

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The story of a famous dragon from the folklore of north east England is filled with knights, curses, and, of course, the need to kill your favorite childhood dog. The story of the Lambton Worm is a quest for redemption where many people die because of a young man who just wants to yell cuss words at children and throw his trash in a well.
The creature of the week is the butter cat. That should be enough to want to listen to the creature of the week.
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"Another Version of You" by Chris Zabriskie
"Whispering Through" by Asura
"Heart and Mind" by Kai Engel
"Ride with the Moon" by TRG Banks
"Touch the Darkness" by Kai Engel
"Horse Ride 1" by TRG Banks

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Norse mythology, like all mythology, is strange. Thor's hammer is gone. It was stolen...or he just left it somewhere and forgot about it. To get it back, though, he's going to have to do something more difficult than fighting legions of giants. He's going to need to get married.
And there's the origin of poetry, which contains way more men formed from spit than you'd expect for the origin of poetry.
On the creature of the week, seriously, just stay out of the woods. It never ends well. Except when it does, and you find love and learn to put on a puppet show.
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Music:
"Beeth" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Direct to Video" by Chris Zabriskie
"An Opus in Bb" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Witch Laws" by Dlay
"Hanami Matsuri" by Fabian Measures
"It's Always Too Late to Start Over" by Chris Zabriskie

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