Tag: Princess

Episode 174 – Jeremiah was a Bullfrog

This week on MYTH, we’re heading to Korea for a strange feud between a farmer and a frog. You’ll see that bullfrogs can grow to enormous size, that rich men are always evil, and that it’s not nice to trick someone into marriage. Then, in Gods and Monsters, a proud papa mole is going to…
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Episode 173 – Holding Out for a Hero

This week on MYTH, it’s time for another exciting chapter from the chronicles of Lacplesis the Bearslayer.  You’ll learn that you should never trust a Crusader, that lords are easy to bribe, and that sometimes evil gets the last laugh. Then, in Gods and Monsters, a young man will be gifted magical music by a…
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Episode 169 – The Enchanted Princess

This week on MYTH, we’re off to Eastern Europe for a Slavic mix of several traditional tales. You’ll discover that military pensions suck, that breaking and entering is a good idea, and that you should drink wine with demons. Then, in Gods and Monsters, a monster hunted by the Witcher will sneak into your bedroom…
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Episode 168 – Sleeping Handsome

This week on MYTH, we’re headed to India for a strange, old inversion of the sleeping beauty trope. You’ll learn that dolls can talk, that you shouldn’t trust people who are too flexible, and that you should stay out of magical doors. Then, in Gods and Monsters, a barber will match wits with a demon…
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Episode 163 – Twilight Princess

This week on MYTH, we’ll travel to modern Quebec for two stories from French Canada. You’ll discover that some royal relationships are inevitable (and that’s not necessarily a bad thing), that unhappy fairies can make their grumpiness everyone else’s problem, and that you should always know where your magic ring is. Then, in Gods and…
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Episode 159 – That Darn Cat

This week on MYTH, it’s off to a mysterious kingdom on the border of ancient Persia by way of Hungary.  You’ll see that the right spouse makes all the difference, that almost anyone can be charmed by a purring cat, and that you should never trust a magician who lives in a cave. Then, in…
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Episode 156 – Seven Wishes

This week on MYTH, we’re headed north to Sweden for some unlikely child heroes. You’ll learn that you really should be careful what you wish for when magic is involved, that sometimes magic is just hard work, and that you should never trust a bicycle. Then, in Gods and Monsters, a young girl will set…
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Episode 137 – The Invulnerable Giant

This week on MYTH, a young prince is going to meet an immortal giant. You’ll see that magic items make everything better, that you should be careful with your promises, and that you should never trust the gardener. Then, in Gods and Monsters, sometimes the love of your dreams requires a whole lot of work.…
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Episode 136 – Sister Sister

This week on MYTH, we’re going to travel with the Romani of Wales on a very strange journey. You’ll find that you should always offer random old women tea, that you can’t trust rocks, and that you should always speak first. Then, in Gods and Monsters, some princesses are going to get caught dancing with…
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Episode 133 – How to Make Friends and Influence Monarchs

This week on MYTH, a little boy with big dreams is going to meet a whole bunch of kings in the Philippines. You’ll see that you should always dream big, that royalty in the animal kingdom is a lot more approachable, and that you should keep an eye on your jewelry. Then, in Gods and…
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