Myths Your Teacher Hated Podcast

This week on MYTH, we’re headed to the woods of Armenia for a unique spin on a classic fairy tale trope.  You’ll see that you should always part an old woman from her walking stick, that some animals deserve to be punished, and that orphans don’t always grow up to be heroes.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, the cat’s got your tongue, but who has the cat’s tail?

This week on MYTH, we’re bound for South Australia.  You’ll see that little old ladies are dangerous, that it rarely pays to be bait, and that sometimes the killer is who you most medium suspect.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, shifting shadows creep in the darkness in search of blood. Source: Aborigine Folklore

This week on MYTH, love is in the air, but so are some eight-legged creepy crawlies.  You’ll learn how to make a spider house out of bread, how to pilot a rooster, and how to get rich in the shoe business.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, spiders aren’t the only arachnids in search of love. Source: Portuguese Folklore

This week on MYTH, it’s our annual Halloween Spooktacular!  You’ll discover that demons can really bust a move, that being a miser never seems to work out on holidays, and that you should be careful about what invitations you accept.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, it’s the devilish origin story of a Halloween classic: the jack-o’lantern. Source: Czechoslovakian Folklore, Irish Folklore Halloween Special

This week on MYTH, we’re donning a red cloak for some variations on a classic fairy tale.  You’ll see that you shouldn’t make pancakes out of donkey dung, that falling asleep on the toilet can get you killed, and that you should be careful with someone’s skillet.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, putting snail eyes on your face doesn’t make you someone’s grandmother. Source: Italian Folklore, Taiwanese Folklore

This week on MYTH, we’re sailing out to one of the most isolated communities on the planet.  You’ll see that meeting the Europeans is usually a bad thing, that you can totally navigate the open ocean with vague directions, and that you need to hide your traps better.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, it’s the origin story for some of the most iconic statues in the world. Source: Rapa Nui (Easter Island) Mythology

This week on MYTH, a young man is going on a journey across ancient Korea in search of some answers.  You’ll find that straw sandals aren’t durable, that some people are just cursed, and that being a dragon has some weird prerequisites.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, it’s the ancient origin of the dragonballs that spells bad news for rich people. Source: Korean Folklore

This week on MYTH, it’s off to the Czech Republic for a twist on a classic tale.  You’ll see that you should be nice to all your kids, that you should always let a stranger take you to a cave, and that you can be too good at questing.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, a fox befriends a senior kitty. Source: Slavic Folklore

This week on MYTH, we’re riding back to ancient Britain for the origin story of one of the most famous wizards ever.  You’ll see that you shouldn’t build on a dragon, that history used to be a lot more fun, and that mercenary armies usually aren’t your friend.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, we’re traveling even farther back in time to follow one of the fleeing heroes of ancient Troy.  Source: Arthurian Legend See the link for the fantastic History of Rome podcast referenced in today's episode. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-history-of-rome/id261654474

This week on MYTH, we’re going to meet the owner of one of the most famous heads of hair.  You’ll discover that judging can be very hands-on, that killing a lion is a right of passage for folk heroes, and that not all riddles are good.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, two best buddy beasties learn the true meaning of the Safety Dance.

This week on MYTH, we’re going to answer the question raised by William Blake - Tyger Tyger burning bright, in the forests of the night: what immortal hand or eye, dare frame thy fearful symmetry?  You’ll see that you shouldn’t trust a weretiger, that your neighbors probably suck, and that carrying water is hard.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, sometimes the best athlete is a frog.

This week on MYTH, we’re visiting picturesque Romania to find the oddest twins you’ve ever met.  You’ll see why you shouldn’t eat someone else’s leftovers, why you should always have a magic sword handy, and why you should always follow your dreams.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, it’s very, very hard to cheat death even when he’s just a voice.

This week on MYTH, you gotta know when to hold ‘em, know when to fold ‘em, know when to walk away, and know when to run.  You’ll see that it’s not cheating if it's for a good cause, that you shouldn’t bet what you can’t afford to lose, and that it’s good to have animal friends.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, you’ll discover that one-week old babies can do anything they put their minds to.

This week on MYTH, we’ve got a hedgehog on a rooster - your argument is invalid.  You’ll learn what happens when you wish too hard, what a hedgehog’s favorite instrument is, and why you should obey legally binding contracts.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, we’re headed into the grimdark world of…chickens?

This week on MYTH, we’re going to reconnect with a clever warrior from Celtic lore.  You’ll learn that the best way to launch a boat is to kick it, that you should always feed the birds, and that video games get boss fights right.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, you’ll see why you should never invite late night strangers into your home, no matter how rich you are.

This week on MYTH, we’re dealing in tales of animal trickery and avian treachery.  You’ll learn that clothes maketh the bird, that you shouldn’t trust royalty, and that it doesn’t pay to be generous.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, you can totally trust the Coyote. Honest!

This week on MYTH, we’re going to talk about some Norse poetry.  You’ll discover why you shouldn’t bet on little boys, why you shouldn’t trust cryptic messages, and why squirrels make good insult messengers.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, the gods go to war.

This week on MYTH, we’re headed back to Latvia to catch up with our bear-slaying hero.  You’ll learn that they just don’t make boats like they used to, that it helps if a goddess thinks you’re cute, and that it’s easy for jocks to become best friends.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, it’s an adorable critter that might make you rich or burn everything you own.

This week on MYTH, we’re going to catch up with one of the all-time great tricksters.  You’ll see that fire likes to hide, that you can’t trust birds, and that toenails are valuable.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, it’s a tragic tale of jealousy, revenge, and…fluffy critters?

This week on MYTH, it’s a strange inversion of the more famous tale of The Little Mermaid.  You’ll see that you shouldn’t trust strange mermen, that bells are more powerful than children, and that underwater houses are dope.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, you’ll learn why you shouldn’t piss off your She-Hulk wife.