Myths and Legends

Our winter Norse saga continues, with our protagonists celebrating Christmas in Norway...and also learning what Christmas is when the king basically puts a sword to their necks and tells them to convert or die.We’ll also follow Gudrun on marriages 1 and 2, the first ending with a problematic wardrobe malfunction and the second with a meddling of (possible) sorcerers.The creature is the Tomten, a forlorn little goblin who will either make sure you’re safe in bed...or bite you.Episode post (with poem): https://myths.link/209bThe store: https://myths.link/storeThe membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership—BetterHelp: Sign up with BetterHelp and you can be talking to a licensed professional counselor in under 48 hours. Go to http://betterhelp.com/myths to get 10% off your first month—"Jog into the Water" by Blue Dot Sessions"Clay Pawn Shop" by Blue Dot Sessions"Spare Change" by Lance Conrad"Wax Paper Jewel" by Blue Dot Sessions"Calisson" by Blue Dot Sessions"Izeah" by Blue Dot Sessions"Reel" by Adrian BerenguerSupport the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membershipSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Norse saga in the truest sense of the word, this story follows one family through changing times of the Middle Ages. There are cursed swords, Viking love triangles, and why throwing stinky socks at a person whose only desire is to punch you in the face is a terrible idea. The creature is the Yule goat, who hasn't been burned down yet! Maybe! The Yule goat's twitter: https://myths.link/goat The Myths and Legends store: https://myths.link/store Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership Episode post (and disclaimer): https://myths.link/209a -- Sponsors: BetterHelp: Sign up with BetterHelp and you can be talking to a licensed professional counselor in under 48 hours. Go to http://betterhelp.com/myths to get 10% off your first month. Athletic Greens: Check out http://www.athleticgreens.com/legends to get a free year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs today! -- Music: "Down to the Wire" by Lance Conrad "Voyage to America" by Lance Conrad "Big River Run" by Blue Dot Sessions "The Idle Eyes" by Blue Dot Sessions "Slapstick" by Blue Dot Sessions "Unseen" by Michael Vignola "Stumbling" by Michael Vignola Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do you do after you hook the sun, dredge up islands for humanity, and bring fire to the world? How about settle down with a nice goddess, have some kids, and enjoy the simple life. Nevermind that your new spouse's evil ex is on the way...and he's a vicious, monstrous eel. You have nothing to worry about! You're Maui! You have a...fishhook? Ok maybe you do have something to worry about.The creature is the family tension that leads to you turning someone into a vicious, blood-thirsty firefly.The site: https://www.mythpodcast.comThe store: https://myths.link/storeThe membership: https://myths.link/membership--Sponsors:BetterHelp: Sign up with BetterHelp and you can be talking to a licensed professional counselor in under 48 hours. Go to http://betterhelp.com/myths to get 10% off your first month.Headspace: Meditation made simple (and awesome). Go to http://headspace.com/legends for a free one-month trial. You will be so glad you did.Simplisafe: Get a free security camera and a risk-free 60-day free trial at http://simplisafe.com/legendsAcornTV: Check it out and get 30 days(!) free at http://acorn.tv code LEGENDS--Music:"Douglas Stairs" by Blue Dot Sessions"Nuthatch" by Blue Dot Sessions"Ewa Valley" by Blue Dot Sessions"Flattered" by Blue Dot SessionsSupport the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membershipSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're back in the tale of the Journey to the West, where we'll catch up with the pious monk, Xangzang, the Monkey King, Sun Wukong, and the incognito dragon horse, Yulong as they continue their trek to India. This week, they stop off on what they think is a side-quest - helping an old man whose daughter was kidnapped by a pig monster - but they might get more than they bargained for...and make a new friend.The creature this week is the Milk Bird, your new source of milk that doesn't care about trivial details like birds not being mammals. Looking for gifts for the holidays? Look no further than the Myths and Legends store: https://myths.link/storeOr how about ad-free episodes and bonus shows? Check out https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership--Sponsor:Check out http://www.athleticgreens.com/legends to get a free year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs today!--Music:"Lord Weasel" by Blue Dot Sessions"Grimmail" by Blue Dot Sessions"Escaping Forever" by Michael Vignola"Caprese" by Blue Dot Sessions"Lamb Drop" by Blue Dot Sessions"Classical tension" by Neil CrossSupport the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membershipSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're back in the Mabinogion, a collection of Welsh folklore, where we'll see what happens when the apocalypse comes and goes. The good news is that you survived! Yay! The bad news is that, since your servants have all disappeared, you'll now have to make your own bed. Bummer. The creature this week is the Afanc, which is also from Wales, with a great reason why you don't want that angry lizard beaver monster to fall asleep in your lap. If you're looking for a gift for a fan (or yourself??), check out the Myths and Legends store at https://myths.link/store -- Sponsors: Bombas: Seriously. They are so comfortable. Check them out today and get 20% off any purchase, but that's today only! This sale ends on 12/2/2020. Check it out at http://bombas.com/legends BetterHelp: Sign up with BetterHelp and you can be talking to a licensed professional counselor in under 48 hours. Go to http://betterhelp.com/myths to get 10% off your first month. Headspace: Meditation made simple (and awesome). Go to http://headspace.com/legends for a free one-month trial. You will be so glad you did. -- Music: "Simple Melody" by Blue Dot Sessions "Soothe" by Blue Dot Sessions "Shapeshifters" by Podington Bear "Mineral Still" by Blue Dot Sessions "The Hump" by Podington Bear "Moodswing" by Podington Bear Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're back, finishing up this leg of our journey in a packed episode with a witch, pigmen, more giants, Scylla, Charybdis, Hades, Tiresias, and, of course Hercules. The creature is an evil, eyeless monster from South Africa and the reason you'll want to carry a 2-ton boulder with you everywhere you go. -- Sponsors: BetterHelp: our listeners get 10% off your first month at http://betterhelp.com/myths Headspace: Meditation made simple. Go to http://headspace.com/legends for a free 1-month trial! -- Music: "Mensa" by Podington Bear "Respiration" by Podington Bear "An Opus in Bb" by Blue Dot Sessions "Showers" by Podington Bear "Warm Fingers" by Blue Dot Sessions "Gilly Wash" by Blue Dot Sessions "Campanula" by Blue Dot Sessions "Fomant" by Podington Bear Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With monsters, witches, sirens, and cyclopes, the Odyssey is one of the landmarks of world literature and a classic for the ages. This is the start of Odysseus's long journey home from a war that he didn't want to join in the first place.The creature is a big monster with one small request: all the water in the world forever.Chipfingers: https://myths.link/chipfingers--Sponsors:Simplisafe: Hurry! You can get 30% off plus a free security camera if you order by Friday (11/20) by going to http://simplisafe.com/legendsBetterHelp: our listeners get 10% off your first month at http://betterhelp.com/myths--Music:"PlainGrey" by Blue Dot Sessions“Cavern” by Jahzzar“Owls” by Jahzzar"Boston Landing" by Blue Dot Sessions"Zelus" by Blue Dot Sessions“Play the Hook and Leave” by Steve Combs“Domani – Tomorrow” by Emanuele Dentoni“Be Nice” by JahzzerSupport the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membershipSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're back in Russian folklore for a fun story about a soldier with some biscuits who fights demons, heaven, and yes, death itself.The creature is the valravn and I just can't get over how cool that name is.--Sponsors:Bombas!! They are fantastic, and right now you can get 20% off your first order by going to http://bombas.com/legends.AcornTV: We're low key addicted (in the best way) to AcornTV. Check it out and get 30 days(!) free at http://acorn.tv code LEGENDS--Music:"The Louver” by Blue Dot Sessions“Gentle Chase” by Podington Bear“In My Head” by Podington Bear“Poise” by Podington Bear"Low Jack" by Podington Bear“Lochley Fells” by Blue Dot Sessions“March on Gumdrop Field” by Blue Dot SessionsSupport the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membershipSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two stories from the Grimm brothers! On the first, a wolf wants to eat some kids, and is annoyed that he needs to do the smallest amount of effort to do so. On the second, a woman travels to a mysterious land, talks to some bread, and finds her strength.The creature is a lonely monster with an awesome blue bonnet and flowing blonde hair...but you can't take a look at them because he's so ugly you'll die.--Sponsors:BetterHelp: get 10 percent off your first month at http://BetterHelp.com/mythsAthletic Greens: Check it out! You’ll receive up to a year’s supply of Liquid Vitamin D for FREE with your first purchase. Go to http://athleticgreens.com/legends--Music:“Fog Interlude” by Blue Dot Sessions“Shields Up” by Blue Dot Sessions“The Killjoy Brothers” by Blue Dot Sessions“Mood Unit” by Blue Dot Sessions“Dowdy” by Blue Dot Sessions“Crumbtown” by Blue Dot Sessions "Game Hens" by Blue Dot Sessions“True Shape” by Blue Dot SessionsSupport the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membershipSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week it is the very very spooky* Halloween episode about a terrifying** trek through the Greek underworld. It's definitely not a lighthearted romp where a Greek god makes a podcast, trick-or-treats as Hercules, and emcees a poetry competition. Nope. Not at all.The creatures this week are bogeymen! I don't know why it's pronounced like that they don't boogie but they do eat children.Membership: http://support.mythpodcast.comSloth raft: https://myths.link/sloth--Sponsors:BetterHelp: get 10 percent off your first month at http://BetterHelp.com/mythsHello Fresh: get free shipping and a total of 80 dollars off across 5 boxes by going to http://hellofresh.com/myths80 and using the code MYTHS80Simplisafe: Get a free security camera and a risk-free 60-day free trial at http://simplisafe.com/legends--Music:"Thom Yorke at Home" by Podington Bear"Elephants on Parade" by Podington Bear"Broken Branch" by Podington Bear"Frogs in Tuxes" by Podington Bear"Broken Branch" by Podington Bear"Hard Won" by Podington Bear"Daydreamer" by Podington Bear*It's not remotely spooky** by "terrifying" we mean "kind of funny."Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membershipSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.