The story of Sigrgarthr and the Maiden King, from Icelandic folklore has Viking male models, ruthless princesses, people shoving metal down their pants to make unbeatable weapons, dragons, trolls, witches, and monsters.
Nov 4
447: Medieval Knights: Bevis and Butting Heads
🐴So, your step-dad is an evil emperor who's trying to murder you.Bevis of Southampton has had a difficult life. His dad went to the pharmacy (the woods) and never came back (because he was murdered by 10,000 soldiers), he was sold into slavery, and apparently can't go ten minute ... Show More
1h 35m
Oct 21
446: Samhain: Back from the Dead
👻No one parties on Halloween Night like Nera and his friendsBecause their parties involve making bracelets. And corpses. And making bracelets for corpses.It's Samhain night, and Nera, a lowly spearman, accepts a dare from his king. It's a simple task that will change his life fo ... Show More
56m 17s
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
Aug 2022
Icelandic Monsters: Nykur
Beneath the northern lights of Iceland lives an evil amphibious horse. Your fingers want to touch its glistening mane, but resist the urge! Once you do, you’re bound to its evil intent, and the only way to break free is by screaming its name. Can you be so quick? Learn more about ... Show More
33m 30s
Oct 2020
The Lycanthropic Tale of Lycaon & Other Ghosts & Werewolves
It's officially Spooky Season! Ancient werewolves, ghosts, and haunted houses... CW/TW: this episode contains less mythological references to sexual assault and may be more triggering than typical episodes, there is a warning in the episode prior to that story and can easily be a ... Show More
27m 10s
Nov 2023
Norse myths: everything you wanted to know
What myths did the Norse believe, and what influence did they exert on daily life? Was the trickster god Loki really that bad, and was Odin really that wise? And why is Christianity a crucial part of the story? Speaking to Kev Lochun, historian and broadcaster Eleanor Rosamund Ba ... Show More
58m 21s
<p>For Leif Erikson Day, a Viking tale of giants, dwarfs, gods and monsters. </p><p>For a searchable, tagged index of all the stories or to make a request, go to <a href="https://www.listentosleep.com/">https://www.listentosleep.com</a>. </p><p>If you'd like to support ... Show More
<p>The folklore and legends tied to physical objects can be fascinating, frightening, or both.</p> <p><em>Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry Marks and Aaron Mahnke, and research by</em> <em>Alexandra Steed</em><em>.</em></p> <p>—————————</p> <p><strong>L ... Show More
