Category: Episodes

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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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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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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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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This week on MYTH, we’re headed into the Congo to meet the real king of the jungle – the mountain gorilla.  You’ll discover that growing bananas can be dangerous, that the most overlooked direction is up, and that ventriloquism is a deadly skill.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, you should be careful who you trust.…
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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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This week on MYTH, it’s the epic conclusion to the harrowing tale of Raiko and the Goblin King.  You’ll see that gods have a different definition of poison, that you shouldn’t count your goblins before they hatch, and that it always pays to be careful.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, we’ll visit one of the…
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This week on MYTH, we’re climbing up the mountains of ancient Japan for a monstrous encounter.  You’ll see that not all goblins are as sexy as David Bowie, that ronin travel in packs, and that you shouldn’t trust wandering monks.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, a magical cloak gets stolen. This is Part 1 of…
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This week on MYTH, we’re having a new variation on an old familiar story.  You’ll discover that selling children can be profitable, that strange old women can definitely be trusted, and that trolls can’t clean.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, we’ll meet the selfish king and the powerful women who left a permanent mark on…
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This week on MYTH, it’s our more or less annual Valentine’s romance special.  You’ll meet the sexier cousin of Frosty the Snowman, an old-school mean girl, and a wandering spirit with a taste for vengeance.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, we’ll look for love out under the pine trees at sunset. Source: Algonquin Folklore Check…
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