The story of Culhwch and Olwen is that of a thousand quests and why it's probably ok to name your baby after the place they were born...but maybe not if they were born in a literal pigsty.

The creature this week is the Hydrus, who is not the Lernian Hydra, of Heracles fame, but it does get a second act as a Biblical metaphor.

Culhwch and Olwen: https://myths.link/fetchquests
Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership

---

Sponsor:

This episode of Myths and Legends is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/myths and get on your way to being your best self.

---

Music:

"Dandelions" by Chad Crouch
"Space" by Chad Crouch
"Edgeworthia" by Chad Crouch
"Peonies" by Chad Crouch
"Moonrise" by Chad Crouch

345: Welsh legends: Fetch Quest

The story of Mirza, from Armenian folklore, and why it pays to be a heavy sleeper. Also, if you find your incredibly angry, stinky uncle chained up in a closet...it's probably best to leave him there. If you can.

The creature this week is Big Bird! If Big Bird ate corpses...

The story of Mirza: https://myths.link/mirza

Bacon Bandages: https://myths.link/baconbandages

---

Music:

"Bossa Boa" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Crosswire" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Halpver" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Where we Make our Stand" by Chad Crouch
"Pacific Wrens (Instrumental)"" by Chad Crouch

---

Sponsors:

Kickstart your holiday shopping with Uncommon Goods. We’re all out of the ordinary: https://UncommonGoods.com/legends

344: Armenian folklore: Giants, Giants Everywhere

A knight learns that generosity for those in need is good. Generosity to the point where you're in a worse spot than those you're helping? Maybe it's time to make a budget. Also, why you should follow that very, very stinky man in the woods.

The creature is the Hobyah! Despite their fun sounding name, they're horrible. Their victims, sadly, are not much better.

---

Amadas: https://myths.link/amadas
The Manatea: https://myths.link/manatea
The membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership

---

Sponsors:

Learn from the best to become your best. Give the gift of MasterClass this holiday season! https://masterclass.com/myths

---

Music:

"Village Keeper" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Mill Wyrm" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Backwards Flow" by Blue Dot Sessions

343: British Legends: Mr. Nice Knight

Lord Long Legs is a spider daimyo with ruthless mantis samurai. Sazaye has an impenetrable shell that will always keep him safe. An eel grilling couple discovers a secret in their midst. Three stories collide on this week's episode. 

The creature is why hydration might actually be hazardous to your health.

---

Sponsors:

Uncommon Goods: Whoever you’re shopping for, Uncommon Goods knows exactly what they want. Find it
 here: https://UncommonGoods.com/legends

Bombas: Give more this holiday in more ways than one, with Bombas. Ready to go Gift Boxes, socks, underwear, t-shirts, slippers. All here: https://bombas.com/legends WITH code: legends

Simplisafe: Protect your home inside and out, with SimpliSafe: https://simplisafe.com/legends

---

Music:

"Bon Journee" by Chad Crouch
 "Villano" by Blue Dot Sessions
 "Road to Jordan" by Blue Dot Sessions
 "Lonely Stairwell" by Blue Dot Sessions
 "Drizzle" by Blue Dot Sessions

342: Japanese folklore: Lord Long Legs

What happens when you mix chastity, violence, and absolutely zero private baths? The history of the Olympian Artemis...and a whole lot of problems.

The creature this week is the Heinzelmännchen, the little naked men who live in your walls.

Nic Cage spoons: https://myths.link/spooons

Disclaimer: https://myths.link/341

Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership

---

Sponsors:

Indeed! Join more than 3 million businesses worldwide that use Indeed to hire great talent fast at https://Indeed.com/legends

Canva! Collaborate with Canva for Teams, and see why we use it almost every day: https://canva.me/MYTHS

---

Music:

"Brer Krille" by Blue Dot Sessions

"The Gran Dias" by Blue Dot Sessions

"Uncertain Ground" by Blue Dot Sessions

"Don Germaine" by Blue Dot Sessions

"Dawn Line Approaching" by Blue Dot Sessions

341: Greek Mythology: The Huntress

A Halloween story about the specter bridegroom. A bridegroom. Who's also a specter...and the bride who's actually really ok with that.

The creature is a little piggy with soul. Your soul, to be exact.

Disclaimer: https://myths.link/340
Banana injector: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08CPSCLSW
Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership

---

Sponsor:

Masterclass! Learn from the best to become your best, with MasterClass: https://masterclass.com/myths

---

Music:

"Spring Migration" by Chad Crouch
 "Vik Fence Haflak" by Blue Dot Sessions
 "Sixmile Piano" by Blue Dot Sessions

340: Halloween: The Night that the Skeletons Came to Life

The story of Frithiof and Ingeborg is rife with evil trolls, good trolls, sea witches, land witches, and how to move on when the tragedy of the past has changed you (into an actual troll).

The creatures this week are Havman and Havfrue, Danish mer-people who might mer-der you or just give you a nice mer-ssage to relax. Mer.

Sources: https://myths.link/339

Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership

---

Sponsor:

Simplisafe: Protect your whole home with SimpliSafe Home Security. There’s no 
safe like SimpliSafe: https://simplisafe.com/legends

---

Music:

"Daybreak" by Chad Crouch
"Dusk" by Chad Crouch
"Invicta" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Manaan" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Small Hours" by Chad Crouch
"The Gloaming" by Chad Crouch
"A Convocation" by Chad Crouch
"Bird Language" by Chad Crouch

339: Norse Legends, Part 2: Fjord of the Rings

Viking is a Viking. His dad was either not very creative when it came to naming him, or had a very specific plan for his life. In his story we meet evil giants, awesome mythological dwarf dads, and the only Viking ball game that doesn't turn deadly...during the ball game. It kind of does immediately afterward, though.

The creature is Hogboy! It's a barrow-wight, and it's actually way more terrifying than it sounds.

---

Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership

Coddies: https://myths.link/coddies

---

Sponsors:

Audible: Enjoy and discover audio entertainment in one app. New members can try Audible free for 30
days at https://audible.com/legends or text the word legends to 500-500 

Bombas: Layer with the very best and give to someone who needs it at the same time, with Bombas. Socks, tees, underwear, all at https://bombas.com/legends

---

Music:

"Cicle Deserrat" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Backwater" by Chad Crouch
"Lover's Hollow" by Chad Crouch
"Highride Chrome" by Chad Crouch

338: Norse Legends, Part 1: Mr. Viking, the Viking

For the god of healing, Apollo sure does a lot of the exact opposite. Born to a mother on the run from a giant snake, Apollo's life only gets more chaotic and destructive from there.

The creature is Half-Chick! He might be only half a chicken, but he's 100% enema. Yes, you just read that correctly.

Disclaimer: https://myths.link/337

---
Sponsor:
Need to hire? You need Indeed! Start hiring now at https://Indeed.com/legends 

---

Music:

"Unit 34" by Blue Dot Sessions
"The Broker" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Stephi" by Blue Dot Sessions
"The Sunshades" by Blue Dot Sessions

337: Greek Mythology: The Oracle

Xuanzang, the monk leading the Monkey King, Pigsy, and Sandy on their journey to the west doesn't want to get married. The city full of women who want to marry him don't really care.

The creature is the Guyascutus, a deadly alligator. Imagine that. What an oddity.

---

Disclaimer: https://myths.link/336

Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership

Nose Flute: https://myths.link/noseflute

---
Music:

Mountain Road by Blue Dot Sessions

When We Set Out by Blue Dot Sessions

Constructivism by Chad Crouch

Ludyku by Chad Crouch

Constructivism by Chad Crouch

336: Monkey King: The Golden Cicada Bachelor

Two stories from Indian folklore where we learn that you should always know your exact weight in mangos...because it might help you outrun those eight guys trying to murder you. Also, being a parent is difficult, especially when your clever ideas to punish your kids just make them more awesome.

The creature is the Gulon, from Sweden. It'll turn you into farts.

Membership! https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership

Shrimp neck pillow: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ABKKCTW

---

Sponsor:

SimpliSafe Home Security is the peace of mind we needed. There’s no safe like SimpliSafe! https://simplisafe.com/legends

 ---

Music:

Pacing by Chad Crouch
Steady Drizzle by Chad Crouch
Cerulean by Chad Crouch
Sea Smoke by Chad Crouch
Boligado by Chad Crouch
De Facto by Chad Crouch
Dutilugi by Chad Crouch

335: Indian folklore: Got Your Nose

The story of Fatima is a long one with many twists and turns. There are genies, evil wizards, massive battles, and a world-wide trek to make sure evil pays for its crimes, but at the center is Fatima, a woman who won't back down no matter the opposition, and who always stands for what she knows is right.

The creature is a hairy naked man (another one!) but you actually might want to make this one your friend.

---

Disclaimer: https://www.mythpodcast.com/15951/334-arabian-folklore-part-2-the-enemy-of-my-enemy-is-my-enemy/

Sources

The Tale of Princess Fatima, Warrior Woman
The Warrior Women of Islam
The Arabian Epic, Heroic and Oral Storytelling Volume 3
Rejected Princesses

---

Sponsors:

Bombas
Bombas makes the season comfy with socks, tees, and underwear that feel good and do good: https://bombas.com/legends and use code: legends

Audible
Enjoy and discover audio entertainment in one app. New members can try Audible free for 30 days at https://Audible.com/legends or text the word legends to 500-500

---

Music:

Tedukedo by Chad Crouch
Pytarevubu by Chad Crouch
Lead Shroud by Blue Dot Sessions
Hills by Chad Crouch
Wren Language by Blue Dot Sessions
Dolly and Pad by Blue Dot Sessions
Amaranthus by Chad Crouch

334: Arabian folklore, part 2: The Enemy of my Enemy is my Enemy

The epic story of Fatima, Dhat Al-Himma, the warrior woman, princess, mystic begins with the misadventures of her family line where they learn the perils of bad poetry, why you shouldn't marry genies, and it might be a bad thing to constantly rob your enemies when your bank account gets a little low. 

The creature is Grootslang, a snake with diamond eyes that maybe has an elephant best friend.

---

Disclaimer: https://myths.link/333

---

Sponsor:

AG1: the daily Foundational Nutrition supplement that supports whole-body health. Check it out: https://drinkAG1.com/legends 

---

Music:

Grove Melody by Chad Crouch
Numesy by Chad Crouch
Sea Smoke by Chad Crouch
Rack Focus by Chad Crouch
Afternoons by Chad Crouch
Little Brown Bird by Chad Crouch

333: Arabian folklore, part 1: Resolve

Slug, frog, snake, shoot!

You've heard of rock, paper, scissors, but have you heard of slug, frog, snake? That old man you're trying to rob who lives in the mountains by himself has. Hope you like everything being covered in slime.

Apparently these characters were reimagined for the manga/anime Naruto, but I haven't seen Naruto, so please don't sue me, people who own Naruto.

The creature is Jasconius. The island that will eat you.

---

Links

Source for today's show: https://myths.link/frogmagic
 Disclaimer: https://myths.link/332

---

Music:

A Harbinger by Chad Crouch
 The Folly of Human Conceits by Chad Crouch
 Camas by Chad Crouch
 Lakira by Chad Crouch
 The Grove by Chad Crouch
 Outlook by Chad Crouch
 In My Head by Chad Crouch

332: Japanese folklore: Frog and Slug are Friends

Two stories from English folklore about the secrets we keep. The first is the story of the Monk of Leicester, Dan Hew, a man who has a few verses of poetry he wants to yell at the married women of the village. All the married women.

Humphrey Kynaston likes to party and has made it his life's goal to spend all his dad's money, a goal he'll be able to check off his todo list sooner than he thinks because he's terrible with money.

The creature is the Dobhar-Chu, a vicious otter who might just get his own true crime podcast.

Disclaimer: https://myths.link/331
YouTube video where you can see a couple of the places from the second story, about Humphrey Kynaston: https://myths.link/humphrey
Forbes article on when otters attack: https://myths.link/otter

---

Subscribe super-easily to ad-free and bonus episodes on Apple Podcasts! Check it out: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/myths-and-legends/id990897842

---

Sponsors:

The Farmer's Dog: The Farmer’s Dog makes and delivers fresh, healthy dog food. It’s Mila’s favorite! https://thefarmersdog.com/myths

---

Music:

Step in, Step Out by Blue Dot Sessions
Rally by Blue Dot Sessions
Myrian by Blue Dot Sessions
Posh and Vine by Blue Dot Sessions

331: English Folklore: Bad Habits

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!

Links!

Grass sandals: https://myths.link/grassflop
 Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership

---

Sponsor:

Peace of mind and all the tech. Before your next getaway, protect your home with SimpliSafe Home Security: https://simplisafe.com/legends

---

Music:
VK Mendl by Blue Dot Sessions
 Element Ore by Blue Dot Sessions
 Jog to the Water by Blue Dot Sessions
 Drone Thistle by Blue Dot Sessions
 Crumbtown by Blue Dot Sessions

330: Jewish Folklore: The Gilded Cage

What would you do if you could have anything you could imagine, but it would cost you everything you have? 

That's not a choice Hans made, but one he was stuck with when his dad made a terrible deal for a wishing box.

The creature is why you should help out that unfortunate stranger with their laundry (but not really)

---

Links:

Washerwoman book bit: https://myths.link/washerwoman
 That condiment bottle: https://myths.link/condiment
 Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership

---

Sponsors:

Canva for Teams is our go-to for all things visual content. Collaborate and design with Canva for Teams with a FREE 45-day extended trial: https://canva.me/myths

Indeed: Find great talent, fast with the hiring platform where you can Attract, Interview, and Hire all in one place: https://indeed.com/legends

Find your outer peace with Bombas socks, underwear, and tshirts: https://bombas.com/legends

---

Music:

Watercool Quiet by Blue Dot Sessions
 Burham Street by Blue Dot Sessions
 Line Etching by Blue Dot Sessions
 Overlook on Fairview by Blue Dot Sessions
 Delham Corner by Blue Dot Sessions

329: Danish Folklore: Out of the Box

We're back in the story of the Monkey King with the Journey to the West, and we'll see Sun Wukong finally meet his match: a buffalo with a headband.

The creature of the week is the yamachichi, a creepy dude who loves morning breath. And also killing you.

---

Links!

The Yamachichi: https://yokai.com/yamachichi/
The Journey to the West: https://myths.link/journey
Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership
Instagram: https://instagram.com/mythsandlegends

---

Sponsor:

Audible: Enjoy and discover audio entertainment in one app. New members can try Audible free for 30 days at https://Audible.com/legendsor text the word legends to 500-500

---

Music

Caseco by Blue Dot Sessions
Hotel Calafat by Blue Dot Sessions
Tango Rosino by Blue Dot Sessions
Silent Ocean by Blue Dot Sessions
Delicates by Blue Dot Sessions
Cherry Heath by Blue Dot Sessions

328: Monkey King: Bullish

The story of Finette Cendron is like a greatest hits of fairy tales. A tale of betrayal, sisters, ogres, bad poetry, and haircuts, we see three sisters brave the wilds and everything the fairy tale world can throw at them, to make things right.

The creature is Cutty Soams! He'll cut your soams...if he's not a secret Scooby-Doo villain.

---

Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership
 Catpaw: https://myths.link/catpaw
Disclaimer: https://myths.link/327

---

Music:

Alsace by Chad Crouch
 Evening Overture by Chad Crouch
 Morning Coda by Chad Crouch
 Ruby by Chad Crouch
 The Blue Room by Chad Crouch

327-French Fairy Tales: Sister, Sister

Three brothers. One cousin...who they want to marry. It starts in a weird place this week. Three brothers are sent on a quest: the brother who brought back the strangest, coolest item would get to marry her.

A story with magic carpets, genies, fairies, and a man who can wrap his mustache around his head, we learn the value of communication, understanding, and not having people murdered.

The creature this week might not be a creature at all, but simply an elderly woman who doesn't want to be attacked with a knife.

---

Links:




Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership

Pizza bicycle: https://myths.link/bicyclepizza

First story source (with questionable anthropology): https://myths.link/threeprinces

Second story source: https://myths.link/princeahmed


---

Sponsors:

The Farmer's Dog:Help keep your dog happy and healthy for all your adventures together with The Farmer’s Dog: https://thefarmersdog.com/myths

Audible: Enjoy and discover audio entertainment in one app. New members can try Audible free for 30 days: https://Audible.com/legends or text the word legends to 500-500

---

Music:

Kaleidoscope by Adrian Berenguer
An Oddly Formal Dance by Blue Dot Sessions
Play by Adrian Berenguer
Winter by Adrian Berenguer
Days Pass by Adrian Berenguer
Separation by Adrian Berenguer
Gnarled Oak by Boris Skalsky

Get Started

Download the App