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Episode 192 – The Gathering Storm

This week on MYTH, we’ll ride once more with King Arthur as he begins his rule over London.  You’ll see that half-demons give the best advice, that building a castle basically makes it yours, and that being polite in a fight can get you killed. Then, in Gods and Monsters, a king will have an…
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Episode 191 – Sister Act

This week on MYTH, we’ll voyage to Syria for a listener request story.  You’ll see that sometimes you forget that you have a sister, that you should never gaslight women, and that you should help out with the chores. Then, in Gods and Monsters, two woodcutter friends will get into trouble. Source: Syrian Folklore Check…
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Episode 190 – Hammer Time

This week on MYTH, it’s one of my all-time favorite stories about mighty Thor.  You’ll discover that you should be more careful about where your magic hammer is, that some gods can really rock a dress, and that you shouldn’t offer up someone else’s hand in marriage to solve your own problem. Then, in Gods…
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Episode 189 – Twilight of the Trickster God

This week on MYTH, we’ll get the rest of the story from one of our early trickster gods.  You’ll discover that beards are bad for the environment, that you should always be on the lookout for hidden swords, and that you really don’t want to know where your food comes from. Then, in Gods and…
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Episode 188 – Dead of Night

This week on MYTH, awful things lurk in the bogs of Lincolnshire.  You’ll learn that swamps are deathtraps in the dark, that even goddesses can die, and that sometimes you need to keep your mouth shut. Then, in Gods and Monsters, a hideous dragon will rampage across Northumbria. Source: English Folklore Check out this episode!

Episode 187 – Twelve Months

This week on MYTH, it’s another listener requested story.  You’ll discover that incarnations of time hang out together, that being kind and polite goes a very long way, and that wandering around in a blizzard looking for out of season fruit is a bad idea. Then, in Gods and Monsters, a gamekeeper will stumble across…
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Episode 186 – Betrayal

This week on MYTH, it’s time for another exciting chapter from the chronicles of Lacplesis the Bearslayer.  You’ll discover the truth of Laimdota’s betrayal, why you should never trust nobility, and that cabins in the woods aren’t always bad. Then, in Gods and Monsters, two men will share the friendship of a lifetime. Source: Latvian…
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Episode 185 – Say My Name

This week on MYTH, it’s a listener request story. You’ll learn that you shouldn’t claim your kids have superpowers they don’t have, that kings are greedy, and that the fae strike a hard bargain. Then, in Gods and Monsters, a tricksy water spirit will kidnap some unlucky children. Source: German Folklore Check out this episode!

Episode 184 – For the Birds

This week on MYTH, we’ll head back to the home of the Meitei people of Manipur. You’ll discover that birds are very, very old, that simple things get complicated when superlatives are involved, and that it helps to remember your own age. Then, in Gods and Monsters, primordial god brothers will compete to rule the…
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Episode 183 – The Bats and the Bees

This week on MYTH, we’ll head down under for an Aboriginal tale of the dangers of a sweet tooth. You’ll see that bees are pretty oblivious, that honey hunting is serious business, and that it’s gross to use those around you selfishly. Then, in Gods and Monsters, a lizard will learn to be more careful…
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