Myths Your Teacher Hated Podcast

This week on MYTH, we’re traveling to west Africa to discover the strange origins of Death and how it came into the world.  You’ll learn that you should never ask the ingredients in a Michelin star meal, that your boss is not your friend, and that good hair can be a real curse sometimes. Then, in Gods and Monsters, what should you do when your firstborn child is a real snake in the grass?

Source: Krachi Mythology

This week on MYTH, we’ll catch up with Scheherazade as she spins out another of her 1001 Nights.  You’ll see that sometimes complaining about rich people works, that you should always be careful when landing on weird islands, and that not all spirits actually do anything. Then, in Gods and Monsters, a gardener is going to get the runaround from a mischievous little bird.

Source: Middle Eastern Folklore

This week on MYTH, it’s time for another exciting chapter from the chronicles of Lacplesis the Bearslayer.  You’ll learn that oaks make good victory crowns, that haunted castles show up in the strangest places, and that some warriors prefer the pen and the sword. Then, in Gods and Monsters, two brothers will go off in search of fortune and find a White Deer instead.

Source: Latvian Mythology

This week on MYTH, we’re journeying deep into the Brazilian jungle for a story about a tiger (who definitely shouldn’t be in Brazil). You’ll discover that tigers make bad farmers, that they make worse employers, and that they really can’t trust rabbits. Then, in Gods and Monsters, those same rabbits will learn that some things are better than a tail.

Source: Brazilian Folklore

This week on MYTH, we’re heading to Japan to meet a much more civilized kind of rat. You’ll see that power is in the eye of the beholder, that you can totally marry concepts, and that rats are lucky. Then, in Gods and Monsters, a beautiful sea creature will go on a fetch quest for the Dragon King.

Source: Japanese Folklore

This week on MYTH, we’re traveling back to ye olde London for the strange birth of the legendary King Arthur. You’ll see that destiny can be written across the sky, that even a half-dead king is better than nothing, and that it’s easy to abuse magic. Then, in Gods and Monsters, we’ll seek help for an endless swarm of rats.

Source: Arthurian Legend

This week on MYTH, we’re traveling to New Zealand for a Maori tale of fiery passion. You’ll learn that volcanoes can fall in love, that you should be careful where you sleep, and that the very mountain can literally move. Then, in Gods and Monsters, Maui is going to attempt his most audacious trick yet.

Source: Maori Mythology

This week on MYTH, a young prince is going to meet an immortal giant. You’ll see that magic items make everything better, that you should be careful with your promises, and that you should never trust the gardener. Then, in Gods and Monsters, sometimes the love of your dreams requires a whole lot of work.

Source: Armenian Folklore

This week on MYTH, we’re going to travel with the Romani of Wales on a very strange journey. You’ll find that you should always offer random old women tea, that you can’t trust rocks, and that you should always speak first. Then, in Gods and Monsters, some princesses are going to get caught dancing with the devil in the pale moonlight.

Source: Romani Folklore

This week on MYTH, we’ll climb up into the heights of the Himalayan Mountains to windswept Tibet. You’ll see that some brothers know how to share, that you can do a lot with a cake and a skull, and that you should always know what your work is worth. Then, in Gods and Monsters, a tiny bat will disobey a mighty king.

Source: Tibetan Folklore