Tag: Africa

This week on MYTH, we’re traveling to west Africa to discover the strange origins of Death and how it came into the world.  You’ll learn that you should never ask the ingredients in a Michelin star meal, that your boss is not your friend, and that good hair can be a real curse sometimes. Then,…
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This week on MYTH, we’re headed to the wilds of Rwanda to follow a wily hunter on the prowl. You’ll discover that you shouldn’t bet on a game unless you’re good at it, that you shouldn’t ignore bad dreams, and that you shouldn’t marry someone unless you’re sure they’re not a shapeshifter. Then, in Gods…
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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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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 break in this new year with a creation myth from a new pantheon – the Yoruba people of western Africa.  You’ll learn how much gold it takes to reach the sky, how much sand it takes to fill the ocean, and how much clay it takes to build…
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This week on MYTH, we’re headed to Nigeria for stories of an uncommon villain – the tortoise.  You’ll learn why you should never step over sticks, why magic drums are more trouble than they’re worth, and why you can’t trust your kids.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, it’s a story of treachery, mutilation, and delicious…
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