This week on MYTH, it's the epic conclusion to the tale of the Mayan Hero Twins. You'll see that you should always be kind to orphans, that you shouldn't let dancers burn down your house, and that resurrection is tricky. Then, in Gods and Monsters, if you hear whistling from the woods, hide your thumbs.

Source: Mayan Mythology

This week on MYTH, Xbalanque is going to have to face the lords of death without his brother. You know, because he's dead. Well, mostly dead. You'll learn that decapitated heads make good balls, that it's easy to confuse a skull ball with a rabbit, and that the best way to win a ball game is to destroy the ball. Then, in Gods and Monsters, you'll discover that a magical goat man only has one weakness, and it's both very obvious and very weird.

Source: Mayan Mythology

This week on MYTH, it's finally time to play ball with Death. You'll learn that even death gods hate mosquitoes, that macaw feathers can be used to light cigars, and that you should always be wary of bats. Then, in Gods and Monsters, a temple will be built using nothing but a lot of hot air.

Source: Mayan Mythology

This week on MYTH, the trickster Hero Twins are going to grow up and come into their own. You'll discover that farming is easy, that lice make bad messengers, and that you should be careful what you eat. Then, in Gods and Monsters, two brothers are going to get into a tussle over the love of a beautiful woman.

Source: Mayan Mythology

This week on MYTH, we'll find out what happened to Lady Blood and meet the legendary Hero Twins. You'll learn that owls may be death omens but they're also chill dudes, that it's surprisingly hard to kill a baby, and that monkeys are great dancers. Then, in Gods and Monsters, beauty and jealousy will get a lot of people in trouble.

Source: Mayan Mythology

This week on MYTH, it's our annual New Year's special. You'll see that games can be deadly serious, that you should never trust an owl, and that the lords of the dead are tricksy fellows. Then, in Gods and Monsters, be careful not to say the name of this trickster spirit lest ye incur its wrath.

Source: Mayan Mythology

This week on MYTH, it's our annual Holiday Special as a special treat for your winter blues. You'll learn why you shouldn't let children play with your valuables, why you should be careful what you drink, and why you should always do a barrel roll. Then, in Gods and Monsters, the animals will have to nominate someone to rescue the Sun.

Source: Haida Mythology

This week on MYTH, we'll wander across ancient China in search of some truly strange sights. You'll see that you should believe the locals when they warn you a place is haunted, that even tiny spirits can be very arrogant, and that books can make the best weapons. Then, in Gods and Monsters, strange things happen in strange hotels after dark.

Source: Chinese Folklore

This week on MYTH, we're traveling to the snowy north for stories from the Sami people. You'll see that you should always watch where you're stepping, that giants sleep very soundly, and that all you have to do to get treasure is ask for it. Then, in Gods and Monsters, a young man will learn why you shouldn't mock the sky.

Source: Sami Folklore

This week on MYTH, we're traveling to East India for a very special birth in a very unusual jungle. You'll learn that stars and diamonds look a lot alike, that cattails make surprisingly good arrows, and that thieves make good husbands. Then, in Gods and Monsters, how far would you go to win a bet with your wife over a pancake? This is the Myths Your Teacher Hated podcast, where I tell the stories of cultures from around the world in all of their original, bloody, uncensored glory.

Source: Indian Folklore