Tag: trickster

This week on MYTH, it’s finally time to play ball with Death. You’ll learn that even death gods hate mosquitoes, that macaw feathers can be used to light cigars, and that you should always be wary of bats. Then, in Gods and Monsters, a temple will be built using nothing but a lot of hot…
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This week on MYTH, it’s our annual New Year’s special.  You’ll see that games can be deadly serious, that you should never trust an owl, and that the lords of the dead are tricksy fellows. Then, in Gods and Monsters, be careful not to say the name of this trickster spirit lest ye incur its…
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This week on MYTH, it’s our annual Holiday Special as a special treat for your winter blues.  You’ll learn why you shouldn’t let children play with your valuables, why you should be careful what you drink, and why you should always do a barrel roll. Then, in Gods and Monsters, the animals will have to…
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This week on MYTH, we’re traveling to New Zealand for a Maori tale of fiery passion. You’ll learn that volcanoes can fall in love, that you should be careful where you sleep, and that the very mountain can literally move. Then, in Gods and Monsters, Maui is going to attempt his most audacious trick yet.…
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This week on MYTH, it’s a stirring tale of a boy and his…cow? You’ll learn that grit and kindness can accomplish a lot, that long hair can be a liability, and that you should always have an exit strategy. Then, in Gods and Monsters, a giant is going to demand too much cheese and reindeer…
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This week on MYTH, we’re headed to the shores of Hawaii for our own mini shark week. You’ll discover that sharks have the best lobsters, that shark royal courts are vicious and suspicious places, and that you can cook a delicious meal inside a shark. Then, in Gods and Monsters, we’ll meet a different but…
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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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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 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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