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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 113 – The Estonian Giant

This week on MYTH, we’re going to circle back to Latvia for another episode in the Bearslayer chronicles.  You’ll see how effective hero school can be, learn how the Devil brought Crusaders to the Baltics, and discover what weapons giants prefer.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, you’ll meet the mysterious figures who protect the forests.…
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Episode 89 – A Hero’s Journey

This week on MYTH, we’re headed back to Latvia to catch up with our bear-slaying hero.  You’ll learn that they just don’t make boats like they used to, that it helps if a goddess thinks you’re cute, and that it’s easy for jocks to become best friends.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, it’s an adorable…
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