Myths And 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.lol Everything becomes a crab: https://myths.link/crabs The 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/squirrelunderpants Best 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 D

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/310 Best 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/309 Best 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/membership Assorted 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/307 Crayfish: https://myths.link/cray The 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"

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/babyhandles The Beast of Blattenboro newspaper article: https://myths.link/302 Membership: 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/snowsnakessnopes Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See 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 "

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 Sessions Suppo

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

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"

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/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.