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.



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296A-Greek Myths: To Bewitch or Not to Bewitch

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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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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"Sargento" by Blue Dot Sessions

"Gallant Fantasie" by Blue Dot Sessions






368: Indian Fairy Tales: Eye Love You

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.



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"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. 



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"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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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






296A-Greek Myths: To Bewitch or Not to Bewitch

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