Two stories about death and what comes next, from China and Scotland

221-Chinese/Scottish folklore: The Great Beyond

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 madcap story of what happens when a monk decides he doesn't want to be a monk anymore. He wants to make way more money...as a poet.



Also, why it might be weird if you're eating several cows for breakfast.



Back shaver: https://myths.link/backshaver

 Irish source: https://myths.link/anier1

 English source: https://myths.link/anier2



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Music: 



"Kremp" by Blue Dot Sessions

 "Titter Snowbird" by Blue Dot Sessions

 "Laddo" by Blue Dot Sessions

 "Arctic Draba" by Blue Dot Sessions






367: Irish folklore: Daft Monk

Back in the Journey to the West and Monkey has a fan club, the Tang Monk teaches an impromptu class, and Pigsy finds his calling: sitting and eating.



The creatures are the Ruslaki, and they're very easy to break up with. 



Shrok Pillow: https://myths.link/shrok



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Music:



"Germaine" by Blue Dot Sessions

 "Lush Arborio" by Blue Dot Sessions

 "Sparkling Craft" by Blue Dot Sessions

 "Simple Aside" by Blue Dot Sessions






366: Monkey King: Roadblock

Two stories of goblins (도깨비) from Korean folklore and how, if they stop by, you'll want to have drinks on hand because it might just save your life.



The creature is Ratatoskr, the greatest* squirrel in Norse myth.



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Disclaimer and list of Dokkaebi: https://myths.link/365



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Music:

"Cornicob" by Blue Dot Sessions

"Lofoten Eggels" by Blue Dot Sessions

"Raskt Landsby" by Blue Dot Sessions

"Timble Rider Theme" by Blue Dot Sessions






365: Korean folklore: Goblin

When your parents get you three tiny men in a golden box as a going away present.



The creature is the Neugle, who will drown you but feel super bad about it.



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Music:



"Delicious" by Blue Dot Sessions



"Crown of September" by Blue Dot Sessions



"Willow Willow" by Blue Dot Sessions










364: English folklore: Of Mice and Men...and Frogs...and Birds

The story of Yaroslav is one of growing up and figuring out who you are...so you can stop accidentally killing people with your deadly high-fives.



The creature is the Pombrero, a sleazy, muscly little hobbit who might already be in your house.



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"Miniatures" by Blue Dot Sessions



"Stuffed Monsters" by Blue Dot Sessions



"Bird Language" by Chad Crouch






221-Chinese/Scottish folklore: The Great Beyond

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