Myths and Legends

427: Norse Legends: Wither or Not

🧙‍♀️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

426: 1001 Nights: Djinning Up Some Trouble

🧞‍♂️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

425: Flemish legends: A Night Out

🧌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

424: Irish legends: Out of Time

🦌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

423: Japanese folkore: The Illusionists

👹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