The story of why, no matter how good of an idea it sounds like after a few drinks, you shouldn't steal church bells and drop them into a nearby pond. You might awaken an ancient evil. Because of course you will.
Oct 7
445: Indian folklore: Fake It 'Til You Make It
💪There's something powerful about confidence.Except that, if you're not actually powerful...or generous...or deadly, pretending to be those things can get you in a lot of trouble. Only if you get caught, though. Three stories from South India of people who are faking it.😈 The C ... Show More
53m 53s
Sep 2017
Mini Myth: Don't Mess with the God of Wine, Duh
A telling of Euripides' play The Bacchae which is basically the first rager. There's a lot of partying, wine, and violence. Don't mess with a god devoted to the world's best beverage. CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. Given it's fiction, and typically involves gods ... Show More
10m 36s
Nov 2021
Episode 185: Under the Skin
<p>If there's one thing humans have been obsessed with over the years, it's the risk that the most dangerous, evil things in the world might find a way inside and take control. The stories about this usually sound more like fantasy than fact, but history has a few surprises in st ... Show More
23m 55s
<p>In this edition of Short Stuff we may accidentally conjure a deadly spirt, so look out!</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnys ... Show More