261-Jewish Folklore: Mirror, Mirror
Two stories of the magic mirror of King David!
260-Norse Sagas: Norse Code
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 [...]
Member Episode 69-Chinese Folklore: Pocket Crabs
Two stories from Chinese folklore. The first is about a crab who knows too much...and also talks too much. The second is about why you should always thank an ox! The creature will get you rich!!* You're welcome *we are not liable in the event of death or injury if you attempt to get rich from [...]
259-Egyptian Folklore: Butter
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.
258-Icelandic Folklore: Welcome Back, Cotter
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.
258-Icelandic Folklore: Welcome Back, Cotter (ad-free)
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 [...]
256-Indian Folklore: Tiger Mom
A story about why you shouldn't give your children to the first person who shows up at your door who's definitely not a tiger what are you talking about if anything they're so human that you might be the tiger. Ever thought of that? That you might be a tiger? Hm. Something to consider before you go around accusing people (who are definitely people!) of being tigers (which they're not!)
255-Chinese Folklore: Picture Me This
Why the hot new dating craze is just bleeding on strangers and seeing if something worked out.
255-Chinese Folklore: Picture Me This (ad-free)
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 [...]
254-Spanish Folklore: Ready or Not
It's never too late to start on the Hero's Journey...and stuff yourself in a smelly parrot.