Dec 2022

Zagreus: Heir of Hades

The Titans have been torn apart, their limbs scattered across multiple realities. They’ll never be whole again. But in the Underworld, another kind of brokenness has taken root in the heart of young Zagreus, the brooding son of Hades and Persephone. From Mythology, a Parcast Orig ... Show More

55m 30s

Dec 2022

Zagreus: Heir of Hades

The Titans have been torn apart, their limbs scattered across multiple realities. They’ll never be whole again. But in the Underworld, another kind of brokenness has taken root in the heart of young Zagreus, the brooding son of Hades and Persephone. From Mythology, a Parcast Orig ... Show More

53m 30s

Dec 2022

The Deacon of Myrká

In this tale from Iceland, undying love is anything but romantic… Enjoy this episode from Tales! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

44m 4s

Jul 2023

The Irish Puca - A Malevolent Trickster

The Irish Puca - It, like many other supernatural folklore creatures, is told to be a creature of both benevolence and mischief. These spirits can bring good and bad fortune to the rural communities they center around. Discover more TERRIFYING podcasts at http://eeriecast.com/ ... Show More

42m 30s

Sep 2021

Red Buffalo Woman

This traditional West African folk tale chronicles the life of Oya, a shape-shifting deity who must make a difficult choice between family and her secret life as a wild animal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

41m 2s

May 2016

32-Tricksters: Wager

Three stories of tricksters. We have Coyote from Native American mythology giving great gifts and racing a turtle. There's also Anansi the spider-man from West African folklore, who is trying to buy the stories of the world. We also catch up with our old friend Loki from Norse my ... Show More

40m 47s

Jan 2025

400: Celtic folklore: The Baddies

👸 Our princess is in another castle! 👸Two stories from Ireland where it's unclear who the villain is...and how it might just be among the people we least suspect.😈 The creature: le cheval BayardA horse who just wants to make you feel bad about your riding ability...and also de ... Show More

59m 44s

Jan 2021

Horseshoe Over the Door

Unassuming wall decor, or powerful protection against evil? Horseshoes are said to offer luck and fortune to those who possess them — so long as you manage to hang them right… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

30m 15s

Sep 2019

155-Fairy Tales: The Pearl

Two stories of terrible parents. One decides to get rich by strapping a gemstone to an infant's head, and the other let her son do whatever he wanted until the day came when she needed him to do one little thing: babysit a chicken. It did not go well. The creature is the phooka, ... Show More

38m 44s

Jun 2017

72-Kelpie: Party Horse

A sea horse (but not that type of sea horse) that haunts the coasts of Scotland, the kelpie is a legendary cryptid that represents the dangerous unknown of the water...as well as new guys stopping by your village for the sole purpose of picking up women. The creature this time is ... Show More

38m 5s

Sep 2021

The Augean Stables

This Greek saga follows Hercules on one of his infamous Labors. Instead of battling a violent, mythical beast, however, he faced a challenge that tested his cleverness… and his stomach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

45m 9s

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