Myths and Legends

The story of Fatima is a long one with many twists and turns. There are genies, evil wizards, massive battles, and a world-wide trek to make sure evil pays for its crimes, but at the center is Fatima, a woman who won't back down no matter the opposition, and who always stands for what she knows is right.The creature is a hairy naked man (another one!) but you actually might want to make this one your friend.---Disclaimer: https://www.mythpodcast.com/15951/334-arabian-folklore-part-2-the-enemy-of-my-enemy-is-my-enemy/SourcesThe Tale of Princess Fatima, Warrior WomanThe Warrior Women of IslamThe Arabian Epic, Heroic and Oral Storytelling Volume 3Rejected Princesses---Sponsors:BombasBombas makes the season comfy with socks, tees, and underwear that feel good and do good: https://bombas.com/legends and use code: legendsAudibleEnjoy and discover audio entertainment in one app. New members can try Audible free for 30 days at https://Audible.com/legends or text the word legends to 500-500---Music:Tedukedo by Chad CrouchPytarevubu by Chad CrouchLead Shroud by Blue Dot SessionsHills by Chad CrouchWren Language by Blue Dot SessionsDolly and Pad by Blue Dot SessionsAmaranthus by Chad Crouch

The epic story of Fatima, Dhat Al-Himma, the warrior woman, princess, mystic begins with the misadventures of her family line where they learn the perils of bad poetry, why you shouldn't marry genies, and it might be a bad thing to constantly rob your enemies when your bank account gets a little low. The creature is Grootslang, a snake with diamond eyes that maybe has an elephant best friend.---Disclaimer: https://myths.link/333---Sponsor:AG1: the daily Foundational Nutrition supplement that supports whole-body health. Check it out: https://drinkAG1.com/legends ---Music:Grove Melody by Chad CrouchNumesy by Chad CrouchSea Smoke by Chad CrouchRack Focus by Chad CrouchAfternoons by Chad CrouchLittle Brown Bird by Chad Crouch

Slug, frog, snake, shoot!You've heard of rock, paper, scissors, but have you heard of slug, frog, snake? That old man you're trying to rob who lives in the mountains by himself has. Hope you like everything being covered in slime.Apparently these characters were reimagined for the manga/anime Naruto, but I haven't seen Naruto, so please don't sue me, people who own Naruto.The creature is Jasconius. The island that will eat you.---LinksSource for today's show: https://myths.link/frogmagic Disclaimer: https://myths.link/332---Music:A Harbinger by Chad Crouch The Folly of Human Conceits by Chad Crouch Camas by Chad Crouch Lakira by Chad Crouch The Grove by Chad Crouch Outlook by Chad Crouch In My Head by Chad Crouch

Two stories from English folklore about the secrets we keep. The first is the story of the Monk of Leicester, Dan Hew, a man who has a few verses of poetry he wants to yell at the married women of the village. All the married women.Humphrey Kynaston likes to party and has made it his life's goal to spend all his dad's money, a goal he'll be able to check off his todo list sooner than he thinks because he's terrible with money.The creature is the Dobhar-Chu, a vicious otter who might just get his own true crime podcast.Disclaimer: https://myths.link/331YouTube video where you can see a couple of the places from the second story, about Humphrey Kynaston: https://myths.link/humphreyForbes article on when otters attack: https://myths.link/otter---Subscribe super-easily to ad-free and bonus episodes on Apple Podcasts! Check it out: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/myths-and-legends/id990897842---Sponsors:The Farmer's Dog: The Farmer’s Dog makes and delivers fresh, healthy dog food. It’s Mila’s favorite! https://thefarmersdog.com/myths---Music:Step in, Step Out by Blue Dot SessionsRally by Blue Dot SessionsMyrian by Blue Dot SessionsPosh and Vine by Blue Dot Sessions

Two stories from Yiddish folklore of taking a chance, making a change, going for a ride on a giant bird's wings, yelling at a classroom full of kids, and marrying a demon. Not necessarily in that order.The creature is the Piskie, from Cornwall. It's hopefully wearing clothing!Links!Grass sandals: https://myths.link/grassflop Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership---Sponsor:Peace of mind and all the tech. Before your next getaway, protect your home with SimpliSafe Home Security: https://simplisafe.com/legends---Music:VK Mendl by Blue Dot Sessions Element Ore by Blue Dot Sessions Jog to the Water by Blue Dot Sessions Drone Thistle by Blue Dot Sessions Crumbtown by Blue Dot Sessions

What would you do if you could have anything you could imagine, but it would cost you everything you have? That's not a choice Hans made, but one he was stuck with when his dad made a terrible deal for a wishing box.The creature is why you should help out that unfortunate stranger with their laundry (but not really)---Links:Washerwoman book bit: https://myths.link/washerwoman That condiment bottle: https://myths.link/condiment Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership---Sponsors:Canva for Teams is our go-to for all things visual content. Collaborate and design with Canva for Teams with a FREE 45-day extended trial: https://canva.me/mythsIndeed: Find great talent, fast with the hiring platform where you can Attract, Interview, and Hire all in one place: https://indeed.com/legendsFind your outer peace with Bombas socks, underwear, and tshirts: https://bombas.com/legends---Music:Watercool Quiet by Blue Dot Sessions Burham Street by Blue Dot Sessions Line Etching by Blue Dot Sessions Overlook on Fairview by Blue Dot Sessions Delham Corner by Blue Dot Sessions

We're back in the story of the Monkey King with the Journey to the West, and we'll see Sun Wukong finally meet his match: a buffalo with a headband.The creature of the week is the yamachichi, a creepy dude who loves morning breath. And also killing you.---Links!The Yamachichi: https://yokai.com/yamachichi/The Journey to the West: https://myths.link/journeyMembership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membershipInstagram: https://instagram.com/mythsandlegends---Sponsor:Audible: Enjoy and discover audio entertainment in one app. New members can try Audible free for 30 days at https://Audible.com/legendsor text the word legends to 500-500---MusicCaseco by Blue Dot SessionsHotel Calafat by Blue Dot SessionsTango Rosino by Blue Dot SessionsSilent Ocean by Blue Dot SessionsDelicates by Blue Dot SessionsCherry Heath by Blue Dot Sessions

The story of Finette Cendron is like a greatest hits of fairy tales. A tale of betrayal, sisters, ogres, bad poetry, and haircuts, we see three sisters brave the wilds and everything the fairy tale world can throw at them, to make things right.The creature is Cutty Soams! He'll cut your soams...if he's not a secret Scooby-Doo villain.---Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership Catpaw: https://myths.link/catpawDisclaimer: https://myths.link/327---Music:Alsace by Chad Crouch Evening Overture by Chad Crouch Morning Coda by Chad Crouch Ruby by Chad Crouch The Blue Room by Chad Crouch

Three brothers. One cousin...who they want to marry. It starts in a weird place this week. Three brothers are sent on a quest: the brother who brought back the strangest, coolest item would get to marry her.A story with magic carpets, genies, fairies, and a man who can wrap his mustache around his head, we learn the value of communication, understanding, and not having people murdered.The creature this week might not be a creature at all, but simply an elderly woman who doesn't want to be attacked with a knife.---Links: Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership Pizza bicycle: https://myths.link/bicyclepizza First story source (with questionable anthropology): https://myths.link/threeprinces Second story source: https://myths.link/princeahmed ---Sponsors:The Farmer's Dog:Help keep your dog happy and healthy for all your adventures together with The Farmer’s Dog: https://thefarmersdog.com/mythsAudible: Enjoy and discover audio entertainment in one app. New members can try Audible free for 30 days: https://Audible.com/legends or text the word legends to 500-500---Music:Kaleidoscope by Adrian BerenguerAn Oddly Formal Dance by Blue Dot SessionsPlay by Adrian BerenguerWinter by Adrian BerenguerDays Pass by Adrian BerenguerSeparation by Adrian BerenguerGnarled Oak by Boris Skalsky

Aphrodite is looking for love in all the wrong places. It's the story of where she came from, her side of her doomed marriage with Hephaestus, and how the love of her very, very long life was a tree baby.The creature is Buffardello, a small, bearded fairy from Italy with many, many weird hobbies.---Links: The Buffardello's Wikipedia page, translated from Italian: https://myths.link/buffardello Disclaimer: https://myths.link/325 ---Sponsors: Find your outer peace in socks, underwear, and t-shirts from Bombas: https://bombas.com/legends with code: legends There’s no safe like SimpliSafe: https://simplisafe.com/legends ---Music: Leave the TV on by Blue Dot Sessions We Build with Rubber Bands by Blue Dot Sessions House of Grendel by Blue Dot Sessions Naptime by Blue Dot Sessions Darkened Treeline by Blue Dot Sessions

Two young men: a wildman determined to collect 1000 swords from defeated samurai, and a displaced son of a clan leader, who had spent his childhood on the run. Together, these two would find their place in the world, and change it in the process. The creatures are the Keltémas and Kazna Peri, and they just might help you get rich...or lead you out into a snowstorm straight from the bath. -- The phone umbrella: https://myths.link/phonebrella Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership Creature book: https://myths.link/cheremiscreaturebook Disclaimer: https://myths.link/324 -- Sponsor: Attract, Interview, and Hire all in one place with Indeed: https://indeed.com/legends -- Music: "Cicle DR Valga" by Blue Dot Sessions "Just the Feeling in the Room" by Blue Dot Sessions "Micolai" by Blue Dot Sessions "Disinter" by Blue Dot Sessions "Solemn Application" by Blue Dot Sessions "Feather on the Crest" by Blue Dot Sessions

The story of Erec and Enide from Arthurian Legend is a good illustration of why you should try to work out your problems as a couple with empathy, understanding, and communication...and not through a deadly quest filled with pointless, brutal combat.The creatures are the Elephant Men, the strange visitors you get when you're drinking whiskey with friends down by the river.* * *Disclaimer: https://myths.link/323Myths and Legends membership https://www.mythpodcast.com/membershipBook by the person in the creature of the week segment: https://myths.link/elephantbook* * * Music:"Capilla" by Blue Dot Sessions"Rough Hewn" by Blue Dot Sessions"The Rampart" by Blue Dot Sessions"Vulcan Street" by Blue Dot Sessions

Just ask dad Two Norwegian tales of asking dad. All seven of them. Who live in the same house. Or might not have a house to go back to, depending on the story. The creature is the orc! It is both different from the Lord of the Rings orc and very currently a problem! * * * Storage Soles: https://myths.link/storagesoles Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership Billy B's version of the Orc: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orc_(Blake) If you're on Mastodon, come say hi: https://weiser.social/@jason * * * SimpliSafe: There’s no safe like SimpliSafe: https://simplisafe.com/legends * * * Music: "Long Await" by Blue Dot Sessions "Smooth Edges" by Blue Dot Sessions "Tell What You Know" by Blue Dot Sessions

On his quest to help princess Ingigerd, Hrolf has become enslaved by the wily William, a con man who wants to be a prince. This episode, they'll come face-to-face with ghost kings, giant walruses, mythological dwarves, and the evil wizard that took down an entire kingdom.The creature is Biron (びろ～ん)! He's a little gross and weird!--Biron: https://yokai.com/biron/Disclaimer: https://myths.link/321b--Music:"Our Ears, Deceivers" by Blue Dot Sessions"Elegant Weasel" by Blue Dot Sessions"PlainGrey" by Blue Dot Sessions"Aloscape 1" by Blue Dot Sessions"Morning Bells" by Blue Dot Sessions"Luper" by Blue Dot Sessions"Ask the Sisters" by Blue Dot Sessions

This week, it's the Saga of Göngu-Hrolf, from Icelandic folklore. It starts with a king getting one, solitary, five-foot-long, apparently super attractive hair wrapped in a scarf...and only gets better from there. There are evil wizards belching (yes, belching) fire and poison, somber Vikings getting conned, and a deadly honeypot zombie trap for any heroes who might try to be heroes. It's a fun one. The creature is the Nunui, and you'll see why you want to wear shoes when gardening. Chicken arms: https://myths.link/armedchickensDisclaimer (and author quote): https://myths.link/321aMembership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership Sponsor:Indeed! Indeed is the hiring platform where you can Attract, Interview, and Hire all in one place. Start hiring now: https://indeed.com/legends Music:"Our Lament" by Blue Dot Sessions"Step in Step out" by Blue Dot Sessions"Caverna" by Blue Dot Sessions"Babble Babble Brook" by Blue Dot Sessions

The hero twins will rise......and then fall. The underworld calls, and the monsters of their past comes back to haunt them. The creature is the Obda, from Mari folklore. Yet another hairy naked man who lives in the forest. Who want to tickle you. Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membershipAlligator (warning, skinned alligator): https://myths.link/alligator * * * Sponsor: Canva: Collaborate with Canva for Teams! https://canva.me/myths * * *Music: "Caveman" by Blue Dot Sessions"Pickers" by Blue Dot Sessions"Huffalo" by Blue Dot Sessions

In the beginning, the gods apparently had an undo button. And angry tortilla griddles that took out the first humans. Today, it's the beginning of the beginning in the Popol Vuh. We'll meet a macaw who thinks he's the son, a metal band lineup of underworld beings, and see the birth of the hero twins, who are destined to go up against the batman* *not that batman The creature is the Snallygaster, the answer to the age-old question of what happens when a Cthulhu bird gets drunk?* * * Links! An excellent translation of the Popol Vuh: https://myths.link/popolvuh Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership * * *Sponsors: Cerebral: For quality mental healthcare that accessible and affordable, join cerebral today. Go to https://cerebral.com/legends for 50% off your first month of therapy!

Can you beat fate?Subramanya has learned something terrible about two people who are practically siblings to him. Can he use his deep wisdom to beat the life that's laid out before them?The creature is maneki-neko, the waving cat, and we'll see how cats can be very lucky...if they can be bothered to help you in the first place.--Links!Disclaimer: https://myths.link/319Source: https://myths.link/fatePooping clock: https://myths.link/sandclockMembership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership--SponsorsBombas: Find your outer peace in socks, underwear, and t-shirts from Bombas! https://bombas.com/legends with code: legendsSimplisafe: There’s no safe like SimpliSafe. https://simplisafe.com/legends--Music"Vienna Beat" by Blue Dot Sessions"Plaque" by Blue Dot Sessions"Mogul" by Blue Dot Sessions"In the Box" by Blue Dot Sessions

Hephaestus has his dayWho is the smith god of Olympus? Why is he married to Aphrodite, and why can't he catch a break? This week, it's all about Hephaestus and his journey of self discovery where he (hopefully) doesn't fall off a mountain. Again.The creature is the Sea Hare. It's a hare that lives in the sea and also is relentlessly vicious.* * *LinksThat disclaimer: https://myths.link/318Membership, anyone? https://mythpodcast.com/membership* * *SponsorsOlive and June: Salon-worthy nails at home are possible with the Olive and June Mani System!https://oliveandjune.com/legendsIndeed: Let Indeed do the hard work for you. Start hiring now! https://indeed.com/legends * * *Music"Pink Skies" by Chad Crouch"Soft Light" by Chad Crouch"Evening Overture" by Chad Crouch"Among the Reeds" by Chad Crouch"Grand Caravan" by Blue Dot Sessions

We're back in the story of the Monkey King, and monkey finds a noble new calling: freeing enslaved monks. Does this noble calling include the ignoble murdering of his enemies and/or tricking them into drinking his urine? Yes. Yes it does. The creature is the Stcemqestcint, the stinky naked man watching you in the forest. * * * Extended cut and other membership stuff: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership I can't remember if I've mentioned this, but a PHENOMENAL source of the complete Monkey King story (Journey to the West) is this book translated by Anthony Yu: https://myths.link/journey * * * Sponsors: Babbel: Babbel. Language for life. https://babbel.com/myths Athletic Greens: AG1 by Athletic Greens: https://athleticgreens.com/legends * * * Music: "American Crow" by Chad Crouch "Delmendra" by Blue Dot Sessions "Black Cosmos Ring" by Chad Crouch "Fuscia" by Chad Crouch "Negentrophy" by Chad Crouch "Operatives" by Chad Crouch

What happens when you see something you can't live without? A thing you desire so strongly that you can't stop thinking about it. Do you give up everything to try to get it? Maybe? But if what you're willing to give up is your child and the thing you desire is fruit from the garden...maybe rethink your priorities. It's the story of "The White Cat" by Madame d'Aulnoy, and in addition to questionable parenting, there are quests, dwarves that are just doing their job, evil fairies, and cat ballet. The creature this time is Adar Llwch Gwin, a pet that's probably too obedient* * * Links:Tomato Brave Weiser: https://myths.link/bigbeautifulboyDisclaimer, source, and Tomato picture for the Instagram-averse: https://myths.link/316Chilled Rabbit: https://myths.link/rabbitcorpseMembership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership* * *Sponsors: Rocket Money! Cancel unwanted subscriptions and manage your expenses the easy way:https://RocketMoney.com/legends * * *Music: "Feeling Fine" by Blue Dot Sessions"On our own again" by Blue Dot Sessions

A story from Korean folklore about friendship, kindness, moving on, and why magicians are terrible actors. The creature is the Silver Lake Serpent, and it's not actually in Silver Lake, near Perry, NY, but hanging out in a nearby hotel. Links: Allll the stuff about the Silver Lake Serpent: https://myths.link/315Want ridiculous villains? Because this is how you get ridiculous villains: https://villains.lol * * *Sponsors: Simplisafe! Customize the perfect system for your home in just a few minutes:https://SimpliSafe.com/legends Olive & June! Salon-worthy nails at home with the Olive and June Mani System: https://oliveandjune.com/legends Athletic Greens! Looking for an easier way to take supplements? Athletic Greens: https://AthleticGreens.com/legends Socks, shirts, and underwear that feel good for many reasons. We love our Bombas: https://bombas.com/legends with code: legends

The story from Greek mythology of how Hermes became an Olympian by killing a turtle and eating some barbecue.The creatures are the heikegani (平家蟹), that angry crab that might just be a deceased samurai who has waited at the bottom of the sea for centuries...to snap at your toes a little.Best of the Worst! https://villains.lolEverything becomes a crab: https://myths.link/crabsThe show post with the disclaimer and crab pictures: https://myths.link/314* * * Sponsor:Indeed: Attract, Interview, and Hire all in one place. Start hiring now: https://indeed.com/legends* * * Music"Pintle" by Blue Dot Sessions"Jillian Bridges" by Blue Dot Sessions"Golden Grass" by Blue Dot Sessions"Again in the Spring" by Blue Dot Sessions

We wrap of the stories of the dervishes (and the mysterious visitors to the party who are DEFINITELY NOT the caliph and Jafar) and then the hostess and her sisters find the tables have turned...because, yes of course, they have been threatening the life of their ruler, but more because...why were they beating those dogs and weeping?? The creature is Napf-Hans! A German version of the butter cat who is neither butter nor cat...but who loves cake and beer. Squirrel underpants! https://myths.link/squirrelunderpantsBest of the Worst! https://villains.lol/listen/Disclaimer! https://myths.link/313b * * * Sponsor: Rocket Money! Cancel unwanted subscriptions and manage your expenses the easy way. https://rocketmoney.com/legends

A party no one can speak of under threat of death. Genie fights, wizard battles, and grocery shopping. Yes, we're back in One Thousand and One Nights. The creature is haakapainizi, a folksy grasshopper! Who is also a cannibal! The membership! https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership The Best of the Worst! https://villains.lol/listen Tiny Lobster Hands! https://myths.link/lobsterhands * * * Sponsors: Athletic Greens: AG1 by Athletic Greens is an easier way to take supplements. https://athleticgreens.com/LEGENDS * * * Music: "The Records" by Blue Dot Sessions "Black Ballots" by Blue Dot Sessions "Union Hall" by Blue Dot Sessions

A Norwegian tale about why you should pay your employees a living wage (or at least not beat them and try to have them executed), or else you could end up in a never-ending dance party. The creature is why you should avoid home improvement projects like the plague...because you could be literally plagued with wood and earth imps. Membership! Want ad-free and bonus episodes? Check out Myths and Legends Plus in Apple Podcasts or go to https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership Best of the Worst! Check it one of our other shows, which is like if the creature of the week segment was about ridiculous comic book villains: https://villains.lol/listen/ ---Sponsors:Simplisafe: There’s no safe like SimpliSafe: https://simplisafe.com/LEGENDS Canva: Collaborate with Canva for Teams: https://canva.me/MYTHS Bombas: Ready to get active? Think Bombas: https://bombas.com/legends Babbel: Babbel: Language for life. https://babbel.com/myths ---Music:"Chai Belltini" by Blue Dot Sessions"Pedalrider" by Blue Dot Sessions"Single Still" by Blue Dot Sessions"The Yards" by Blue Dot Sessions

A Ronin (a masterless samurai) goes on a quest to find a stolen sword and restore the honor of his family's name, but, when it comes to pushing the limits of what is right in order to see his mission through, how far is too far? The creature is Rübezahl, a turnip counter, and we'll see why you shouldn't trust people who love vegetables. Best of the Worst! https://villains.lol/listen/ The disclaimer and source: https://myths.link/311 ---Sponsors: Rocket Money: Stop throwing money away. Cancel unwanted subscriptions. https://rocketmoney.com/legends Indeed: Need to hire? You need Indeed. https://indeed.com/LEGENDS Olive and June: The Olive & June Mani System is everything you need for a salon-quality manicure in one box. https://oliveandjune.com/legends Athletic Greens: Comprehensive nutrition in one simple scoop. https://athleticgreens.com/LEGENDS ---Music: "Gra Hovedvei" by Blue Dot Sessions

The story of Sigrgarthr and the Maiden King, from Icelandic folklore has Viking male models, ruthless princesses, people shoving metal down their pants to make unbeatable weapons, dragons, trolls, witches, and monsters. There's a lot going on this week. The creature this week is the Pope Lick Monster, who shows that the most dangerous thing of all is our own superstition. And also being hit by trains. Show post and article: https://myths.link/310Best of the Worst is back! https://villains.lol/listen Music:"Caseco" by Blue Dot Sessions"Garrucha" by Blue Dot Sessions"Inspector F" by Blue Dot Sessions"La Naranja Borriana" by Blue Dot Sessions

This week, there are three stories of people bargaining: with the devil, with that angry lady who owns too many cats, and with...rocks, and we'll see that the person you need...might be the one you least suspect. The creature this week is a forest creature who won't lope lazily past your out-of-focus camera...because he'll fly past. He's Batsquatch! Show post and Batsquatch article: https://myths.link/309Best of the Worst is back! https://villains.lol/listen --Sponsors:PIA VPN: An awesome, super fast, super private VPN service. Check it out for an incredible discount: https://www.piavpn.com/Legends. BetterHelp: The episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Thinking about giving therapy a try? Try out BetterHelp. https://betterhelp.com/myths. --Music:"Jemma" by Blue Dot Sessions"Mr. Mole and Son" by Blue Dot Sessions"TwoPound" by Blue Dot Sessions"Delicates" by Blue Dot Sessions

Stories of tricksters from the folklore of the Hopi, Northern Pueblo, and Algonquin people. Coyote makes an enemy when he steals Fox's best friend...and eats him. We meet Rabbit Boy and learn how to get a free ride from your worst enemy. Then, we see how that guy who keeps trying to bite your tail off...might not be your friend?--Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membershipAssorted insects: https://myths.link/insectassortment--Sponsors:Babbel: https://babbel.com/myths for up to 55% off your subscription.Bombas: Get 20% off your first purchase at https://bombas.com/legends and use code: legends at checkout.HelloFresh: Go to https://hellofresh.com/myths60 and use code: myths60 for 65% off--Music:"Villano" by Blue Dot Sessions"Dust Digger" by Blue Dot Sessions"Kalsted" by Blue Dot Sessions"Capering" by Blue Dot Sessions

The story of why, no matter how good of an idea it sounds like after a few drinks, you shouldn't steal church bells and drop them into a nearby pond. You might awaken an ancient evil. Because of course you will. This is the tale of the Knucker.The creature this week is Bunny Man! He throws axes at cars!--The post with the disclaimer and pictures and all that: https://myths.link/307Crayfish: https://myths.link/crayThe membership! https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership--Sponsors:Indeed! Visit https://indeed.com/legends to start hiring now.Simplisafe! https://simplisafe.com/legends There’s no safe like SimpliSafe.--Music:"Dim" by Chad Crouch

Two stories from Latin America folklore about people (and animals?) getting payback. The first is a story about why you shouldn't bite strangers. The second is about a man who can make the dead rise...but for a small fee will make sure that they stop.The creature is the magician's monster from Castle Frankenstein, a living lesson of why you shouldn't brag about your elixir of life and then die a year later.--Cat Butt Key Caps: https://myths.link/catbuttcaps--Music:"Drama Queen" by Podington Bear"Dutiligi" by Podington Bear"Haze" by Chad Crouch"In My Head" by Podington Bear"LA" by Podington Bear

The story of the Bird of Sorrow, from Turkish folklore, has love, loss, gratitude, people messing up coffeehouses, genie girlfriends, and elaborate pranks involving not being able to take off your pants. It's a big week.The creature is the neugle, a handsome little horse that gives Lil' Sebastian a run for his money.--Music:"Among the Reeds" by Podington Bear"Caprese" by Blue Dot Sessions"Chel Taza" by Blue Dot Sessions"Enter on Bull Lake" by Podington Bear"Nesting" by Podington Bear"Confluence" by Podington Bear

Two stories from Celtic folklore of the things that lurk among us: witches that live in our home town, trolls that hold dance parties on the frozen wastes, and tiny, 1000-year-old fairy creatures who are buying drinks after work.The creature this week is the Giant of Smeeth, who would really like you to watch your language, please.***Slight correction***I mention that it is 9th century Scotland in the first story. It's...probably not? The stories are just kind of vaguely Medieval or Early Modern and it likely takes place in the late Middle Ages since witchcraft wasn't a capital offense in England until the 1500s. The 9th century bit was part of a throwaway joke about margaritas at girl's night, but I thought it would be better to be more accurate.--Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership--Sponsor:This episode of Myths and Legends is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/myths and get on your way to being your best self. --Music:"The Ascent" by Chad Crouch"Down and Around" by Chad Crouch"October Shuffle" by Chad Crouch"Filesharer's Lament" by Chad Crouch"Running on Empty" by Chad Crouch

Two stories from Japan about samurai (and wannabe samurai) following their dreams. Too bad it takes fights with giant creatures and a little bit of murder to do so. The creature this time is ao nyōbō, and she doesn't want you to stop by her beautiful, horribly dilapidated mansion. -- Creature page: https://yokai.com/aonyoubou/ Fart spray: https://myths.link/ohfarts Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership -- Sponsors: BOMBAS! https://bombas.com/legends with code LEGENDS at checkout for 20% off your first purchase. SIMPLISAFE! https://simplisafe.com/legends for 20% off your order with interactive monitoring. -- Music: "Engine Flicker" by Blue Dot Sessions "Silver Lanyard" by Blue Dot Sessions "Weathervane" by Blue Dot Sessions

This week, we learn where you shouldn't kiss a rabbit (it's exactly where you think), and how a dance party can save a city. The creature is B.O.B., the Beast of Blattenboro, and he's here to do two things: exsanguinate dogs and scare people...and there is a lot of dog blood to suck and people to scare, so it's going to be around for a while.--Links! Links here! Get your links!Creepy baby hand candles: https://myths.link/babyhandlesThe Beast of Blattenboro newspaper article: https://myths.link/302Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership--Music:"Andelo" by Blue Dot Sessions"Chrome and Wax" by Blue Dot Sessions"Our Only Lark" by Blue Dot Sessions

The story of a family and the monsters that hunt them. The twist? These are monsters that they might know better than they realize. The creature is snow snake! It's a snake that lives in the snow, and if you're thinking, "that's ridiculous, snakes are cold blooded!" Well, while you were thinking about that it bit you and you died. Congrats. -- Links! Reuter's fact-check on Snow Snakes (2021): https://myths.link/snowsnakesreuters Snopes on Snow Snakes (2014): https://myths.link/snowsnakessnopesSupport the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membershipSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An abbot spends Christmas surrounded by outlaws in the dark forest, so he can listen to mysterious, otherworldly music. A farm has a fun Christmas tradition where employees end up dead on Christmas morning. It must be the holidays in Swedish and Icelandic folklore. The creature is draugr of the sea, Norse sea zombies, who are going to get in the way of your holiday mead run. -- Like ad-free and bonus episodes? You'd like the Myths and Legends membership, here (https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership) or by checking it out on Apple Podcasts! Follow us on Instagram? https://instagram.com/mythsandlegends -- Sponsors: Bombas! https://bombas.com/legends and use code 'legends' for 20% off! Wondery Exhibit C: Follow Wondery Exhibit C on Facebook or go to https://wonderyexhibitc.com, and listen to True Crime podcasts on Wondery and Amazon Music. -- Music: "Chai Belltini" by Blue Dot Sessions "Dear Myrtle" by Blue Dot Sessions "Gilly Wash" by Blue Dot Sessions "La Naranja Borriana" by Blue Dot Sessions "Ratesheet" by Blue Dot Sessions "Steadfast" by Blue Dot Sessions "The Cast and Favor" by Blue Dot SessionsSupport the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membershipSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The spies are coming. Governor Sim has gone too far and earned the attention of the king, who's sending people to see what's going on in Sim's district. The only thing? Sim is four steps ahead of the king and those spies don't know what they're walking into. The creature is Western Europe's first vampire! And why you want to avoid mixing sorcery with your home improvement projects! -- Links! Say hi on Instagram? https://instagram.com/mythsandlegends New episode of Scoundrel out today! https://myths.link/scoundrel -- Sponsors: Faherty: https://fahertybrand.com/legends with promo code LEGENDS for 20% off! Shopify: https://shopify.com/legend Scribd: Get a free 60-day trial at https://scribd.com/myths Wondery: Follow Wondery Exhibit C on Facebook or go to https://wonderyexhibitc.com, and listen to True Crime podcasts on Wondery and Amazon Music. -- Music: "A Simple Shroud" by Blue Dot Sessions "Keeping Up" by Blue Dot Sessions "Talltell" by Blue Dot Sessions "Vela Vela" by Blue Dot SessionsSupport the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membershipSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A home improvement project 800 years in the making that includes way too many wolves, rat parts, and beards. It's the story of the Tomten of Åbo Castle, from Finnish folklore. The creatures are women with varying degrees of faces from British folklore. The one thing they have in common? Drunk, possibly concussed guys are the only people that have seen them. -- Åbo/Turku Castle tour Youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPSIBVQ8p3E Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership Crazy Cat Lady Action Figure: https://myths.link/catlady -- Sponsors: Simplisafe: Get 40% off any new system at https://simplisafe.com/legends Bombas: https://bombas.com/legends with promo code LEGENDS for 20% off your first purchase. Best Fiends: Go to the App Store or Google play to download Best Fiends for free. -- Music: "Halpver" by Blue Dot Sessions "Gene's Waltz" by Blue Dot Sessions "Evidence Room" by Blue Dot Sessions "The Snowgarden" by Blue Dot Sessions "Our Ears, Deceivers" by Blue Dot Sessions "The Onyx" by Blue Dot SessionsSupport the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membershipSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're back in the story of the Monkey King as he and the crew continues their journey to the west. Xanzang, the monk, of course gets captured again, but this time, it's by the son of an old friend of Monkey's from back in his pillaging days! He figures things should go well. Because, of course, there is nothing children love more than being bossed around. The creature is the L'esak, and it's why you shouldn't eat that delicious road bread, no matter how good it looks. -- Myths and Legends on Instagram: https://instagram.com/mythsandlegends And because it's my little project, Myths and Legends on Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@myths Oh, and there's a new scoundrel out today! https://myths.link/scoundrel -- Sponsors: Shopify: https://shopify.com/legends Simplisafe: https://simplisafe.com/legends Faherty: https://fahertybrand.com/legends with promo code LEGENDS -- Music: "Eyes on Everyone" by Blue Dot Sessions "Delham Corner" by Blue Dot Sessions "Burnam Street" by Blue Dot Sessions "Dognell" by Blue Dot SessionsSupport the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membershipSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lucius has been turned into a donkey after using the wrong body lotion. Then, he was kidnapped by bandits. Things are about to get a whole lot worse for Lucius. The creature is the Korori (虎狼狸), who offers a new way to feel better after you get sick. -- Links! Shop: https://shop.bardic.fm Disclaimer: https://myths.link/296b Source one for creature of the week: https://yokai.com/korouri/ Source two for creature of the week: https://uncannyjapan.com/podcast/korori/ -- Music: "Taoudella" by Blue Dot Sessions "Watercool Quiet" by Blue Dot Sessions "Capilla" by Blue Dot Sessions "Galaxy Shard" by Blue Dot Sessions -- Sponsors: Canva: https://canva.me/myths for a free 45-day extended trial! Ora Organic: Text MYTHS to 64-000 to get 30% off your first subscription! Scribd: https://scribd.com/myths Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membershipSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lucius’s lifelong dream, as of ten minutes ago, is learning how to do sorcery. Luckily, he’s not only in a city crawling with witches who are slicing bits off people’s faces to do their magic and bringing wineskins to life, but his hostess is a sorceress herself, and all he has to do is catch her in the act.The creature is the Lizard Man, lover of sinking his claws into cars…and his teeth into some Filet-o-Fish sandwiches.—Disclaimer: https://myths.link/296Scoundrel: https://myths.link/scoundrelSupport the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership

The story of a merchant gets lost ducking out early from a funeral and who ends up sleeping in a graveyard…and that’s somehow the least scary thing that happens to him that year.The creature is the Sirin, and they’ll only sing for you if you’re super happy and harmonious. So, kind of never.—Disclaimer: https://myths.link/295Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membershipCome say hi on Mastodon if that's your thing: https://mastodon.social/@myths—Music:"Millworm" by Blue Dot Sessions"Caravan" by Blue Dot Sessions"Uncertain Ground" by Blue Dot Sessions"Champman" by Blue Dot SessionsSupport the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership

The story of Moremi Ajasoro from modern-day Nigeria has love, loss, and, of course, evil forest monsters.The creature is the Van Meter Visitor, a dinosaur that was apparently stinking up the Old West.--The newspaper article for the creature and the disclaimer: https://myths.link/294

Two stories, two small things making enormous problems. We have "The Princess and the Pea" and "The Red Shoes". For two stories about young women learning and growing, they contain kind of a lot of dismemberment. The creature is Striga! And she's the reason to put on that extra loaf of garlic bread and leave pig bones all over church. -- Disclaimer: https://myths.link/293 Fictional! https://www.fictional.fm/subscribe. New episode comes out Thursday 10/27 -- Music: "Celestial Navigation" by Blue Dot Sessions "In Passage" by Blue Dot Sessions "Rabbit Hole" by Blue Dot Sessions "Babble Babble Brook" by Blue Dot Sessions "Fissure Forming" by Blue Dot Sessions "Heavenstill" by Blue Dot Sessions "Single Still" by Blue Dot Sessions "Loopy" by Blue Dot Sessions Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership

Magic swords, Viking legends, dwarves, ice queens, and enchanted rose gardens, this story of Dietrich of Bern and the Dwarf King Laurin has a bit of everything. The creature this week is the Samodivi, the reason why you should be going out to the club each night. -- Scoundrel! New episode of Scoundrel out about Black Bart, the Gentleman Outlaw. Check it out at https://myths.link/scoundrel -- Music: "Lead Shroud" by Blue Dot Sessions Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership

Three stories of monsters from Japan. We have a tanuki, the monsters that lurk in the civilized places, and monsters that might be under your home right now. The creature is a decapitated man who loves hugs. -- Scoundrel! https://myths.link/scoundrel -- Sponsors: Indeed: Start hiring now at http://Indeed.com/LEGENDS SimpliSafe: Get a free indoor security camera plus 20% off with Interactive Monitoring at http://SimpliSafe.com/LEGENDS Best Fiends: Download for free from the App Store or Google Play. Plus, earn $5 worth of in-game rewards when you reach Level 5. June’s Journey: Download today on Android, iOS mobile devices, and PC through Facebook Games -- Music: "Shphrd" by Blue Dot SessionsSupport the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membershipSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A story from Kashmir folklore about love, marriage, and murder. Kind of a lot of all those things, actually. The creature is a Jaculus, the snake that will kill you with kindness. And its sharp javelin head. -- New Scoundrel out today! https://myths.link/scoundrel Pickle Bath Salt: https://myths.link/picklebathsalt -- Sponsors: Bombas: Get 20% off your first purchase at http://Bombas.com/legends Faherty: Get 15% off with code MYTHS at http://FahertyBrand.com/myths Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membershipSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The story of Half's Heroes, from the Icelandic Sagas. If you don't like being burned alive...and also do absolutely nothing to avoid the completely avoidable fate of being burned alive...can you even call yourself a man? The creature this week is the Ubigabi (姥ヶ火), the flaming head that's barreling toward you in the night. -- Sponsors: Best Fiends: Connect with us on Best Fiends with Friend Code: 2829841 Shopify: Sign up for a FREE trial at http://shopify.com/legends (all lowercase!) Helix Sleep: Get $200 dollars off all mattress orders AND 2 free pillows at http://HelixSleep.com/myths Indeed: Start hiring at http://Indeed.com/legendsSupport the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membershipSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.