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!



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330: Jewish Folklore: The Gilded Cage

Jason Weiser and Carissa Weiser tell stories from myths, legends, and folklore that have shaped cultures throughout history. Some, like the stories of Aladdin, King Arthur, and Hercules are stories you think you know, but with surprising origins. Others are stories you might not have heard, but really should. All the stories are sourced from world folklore, but retold for modern ears. These are stories of wizards, knights, Vikings, dragons, princesses, and kings from the time when the world beyond the map was a dangerous and wonderful place.

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The story of Demeter from Greek mythology is one of finding her place in the world. A world run by her terrible siblings, but it's ok. She's her own person and she can weather anything as long as she has her daughter Persephone by her side. As long as nothing happens to Persephone.



The creature is the Ya-Te-Veo, a story told by people who traveled Central and South America in the 1800s.



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"A Common Pause" by Blue Dot Sessions

"Caustic Pulse" by Blue Dot Sessions

"Onside" by Blue Dot Sessions

"Stensal Landing" by Blue Dot Sessions

"Greybeard" by Blue Dot Sessions






372: Greek Myths: Things as they Are

Two stories from Flanders (the region of Belgium, not Homer Simpson's annoyingly nice neighbor) about people who are stuck. One is a married couple who wants their long awaited dream to come true. The other is people who are literally stuck to a thing they shouldn't be touching in the first place.



The creature is the Asanbosam, a pink Batman with great legs.



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"The Spinnet" by Blue Dot Sessions



"Woodbird Theme" by Blue Dot Sessions



"Grumpalo" by Blue Dot Sessions








371: Flemish folklore: Stuck

It's fable time on Myths and Legends...despite fables being neither myths nor legends... They're fun, though, and you might just learn some of the wisdom of the ancients, like how you should never question the king.



The creature is a very wise dragon. So wise that you should get all your answers from him. Namely the answer to the question: is that dragon dangerous? The answer, of course, being, no...now take a bath in barbecue sauce.



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"Topslides" by Blue Dot Sessions

 "PolyCoat" by Blue Dot Sessions

 "Milkwood" by Blue Dot Session

 "Curious Case" by Blue Dot Session






370: Aesop's Fables: State of Nature

Two stories from Japan. On the first, a former samurai's wife is up to something and he's going to figure out what. On the second, we'll see that kindness matters most...but only if you're absolutely forced into doing it.



The creature is the salamander! It'll turn you into a spicy human burrito!



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"Lost Stage" by Blue Dot Sessions

 "Dolly and Pad" by Blue Dot Sessions

 "Helter's Barrow" by Blue Dot Sessions

 "Hibiscus" by Blue Dot Sessions

 "Just Tuning Up" by Blue Dot Sessions






369: Japanese folklore: Pilgrims

When your seven spouses all have the same dream on the same night and ask you not to do the thing they dreamt would lead to problems for all of you...maybe don't immediately do that thing.



The creature is Sæhrímnir from Norse myth, AKA ham sandwiches.



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"Memeti" by Blue Dot Sessions

"Sargento" by Blue Dot Sessions

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330: Jewish Folklore: The Gilded Cage

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