Myths and Legends

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/armedchickens Disclaimer (and author quote): https://myths.link/321a Membership: 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/membership Alligator (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/319 Source: https://myths.link/fate Pooping clock: https://myths.link/sandclock Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership -- Sponsors Bombas: Find your outer peace in socks, underwear, and t-shirts from Bombas! https://bombas.com/legends with code: legends Simplisafe: 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 day Who 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. * * * Links That disclaimer: https://myths.link/318 Membership, anyone? https://mythpodcast.com/membership * * * Sponsors Olive and June: Salon-worthy nails at home are possible with the Olive and June Mani System! https://oliveandjune.com/legends Indeed: 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/bigbeautifulboy Disclaimer, source, and Tomato picture for the Instagram-averse: https://myths.link/316 Chilled Rabbit: https://myths.link/rabbitcorpse Membership: 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/315 Want 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.lol Everything becomes a crab: https://myths.link/crabs The 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/squirrelunderpants Best 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/310 Best 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/309 Best 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/membership Assorted 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/307 Crayfish: https://myths.link/cray The 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