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Episode 122 – To Catch a Thief

This week on MYTH, what happens when a cabal of thieves piss off a young dancer? You’ll learn that lightning plus dung equals magic, that powerful men have always been gross, and that you should never trust a wedding in the woods.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, Sherlock Holmes has nothing on political minsters. Source:…
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Episode 121 – Til Death

This week on MYTH, it’s once again time for my favorite annual tradition – the Halloween Special!  You’ll learn that war is hell on relationships, that it’s surprisingly easy to get a human skull, and that fireplaces make bad hiding spots.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, we’ll meet one of the undead inspirations for vampires.…
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Episode 120 – Son of a Peach

This week on MYTH, we’re going to Edo period Japan for a fruit-filled tale of demons and heroism.  You’ll see why you should always eat random giant peaches, why you should never leave a dog alone with a monkey, and why you should always threaten pretty birds.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, we’ll meet a…
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Episode 119 – Love, Marriage, and Dragons

This week on MYTH, we’re headed to the wilds of the Ottoman Empire in modern Turkey for a royal rumble.  You’ll find that you should listen to your elders, that some ancient places are basically video game levels, and that lions make good hiding places but not great hiding places.  Then, in Gods and Monsters,…
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Episode – 118 Strange Magic

This week on MYTH, it’s an African story of magic, mystery, and mayhem.  You’ll see that you should be careful where you cry, that you should be careful who you loan your ox to, and that you should be careful where you get your magic charcoal.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, what’s it like to…
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Episode 117C – Fee Fi Fo Fum

This week on MYTH, it’s the thrilling conclusion of the epic tale of Jack the Giant Killer.  You’ll see that all giants use clubs, that you should always pay attention to your feet, and that giants and evil magicians have a lot in common.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, a more different Jack will set…
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Episode 117B – The Prince is a Pauper

This week on MYTH, we’re headed back to merry old England for the further adventures of Jack the Giant Slayer.  You’ll discover that it takes less than you think to become a knight in Camelot, that royalty aren’t great with money, and that the Devil has some weird hobbies.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, Jack…
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Episode 117A – Slayer

This week on MYTH, it’s off to merry old England for a truly classic folktale trickster.  You’ll learn what the going rate is for dealing with a giant, why you shouldn’t nap at a crossroad in a fairytale forest, and why you should apparently never accept hospitality from a Welshman, especially if he has two…
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Episode 116 – Dreams and Omens

This week on MYTH, we’re going to get into the weird world of dream interpretation.  You’ll discover why you shouldn’t eat corpse candy, why you shouldn’t murder magic birds, and why you shouldn’t send demons to live with relatives.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, Death is coming to ruin a wedding. Source: Jewish Folklore Check…
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Episode 115 – The Music Man

This week on MYTH, we’re headed to the ancient city on the lake, Tenochtitlan in the Aztec Empire.  You’ll see that tricksters can be tricked, that the Sun is selfish, and that the gods love a good drum solo.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, some love stories are timeless and universal. Source: Aztec Folklore Check…
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