7:30 AM, a fresh cup of coffee, daily reports…and a new myth to listen to and learn about. Historians, archaeologists and scientists have been able to confirm the validity of … can someone give me a summary about just this episode?? He is the patron of thunder and lightning and used to be invoked in order to maintain peace between enemies. Do you plan to put up any more member only content? This is definitely a 10/10. I’m completely addicted. He can help with one’s career if invoked and he can cure diseases. So great! 2. Really enjoying the podcast but its hard to download from an older mobile. Does all of that sound (a) about right storywise and (b) plausible in reality given what if anything is known about the average size of castle banquet halls in those days? Hey! DS. Blessings, I thought the stories were just amazing, and they resonated with me as well – especially the first one. Just passing by to say thank you, for your amazing podcasts :) I had a very tough year making biology experiments with a team I didn’t like a lot, counting over 2400 Daphnia per day (microscopic zooplankton. Thank you guys for being so committed and passionate, so that I may share these awesome stories with usually disinterested co workers! Been Listening to this podcast for about a year and a half, 13,000 minutes this year your podcast saved me from the reality of 2020. It just really helps me to relax in the morning when there is a big exam coming up. I am learning about it from “Maya Divine Kings of the Rain Forest” by Grube, I see you don’t monetize your site, don’t waste your traffic, you can earn extra Thank you for allowing me to indulge in my slight obsession with myths, legends and the paranormal on a daily basis. Is there anyone else having similar RSS issues? Keep up the good work! It definitely is not the worst story I have ever read, and I plan to do a look back on it and other stories if I can ever get around to the anniversary episode. #foreverafan, Hi Jason Ancient Origins © 2013 - 2021Disclaimer - Terms of Publication - Privacy Policy & Cookies - Advertising Policy - Submissions - We Give Back - Contact us. What started as a timekiller while crunching numbers, very quickly has become my favorite morning ritual. this amazing. I think it is different to Chinese foklore. Than you!!! I know Anderson makes some of her choices silly, like going through a field when she could just go over, but it is just another way to show what sacrifices she is willing to do for “love”. You do a wonderful job, and I hope that it is as fulfilling to you as it is enjoyable to the rest of us. keep up the great work! I don’t know the reason why I cannot join it. Thanks! Those are usually in the podcast player, but I sometimes just copy the shownotes for the individual posts here on the site. keep up the good work. Telling everyone how good the podcast is and easy to listen to. You can play each and every episode right here on this page with the player below. I will probably just start them over. I already heard you do the Nuno sa Punso and the Kapre. Hey Jason! ... Guanina was a Taíno princess who fell in love with a Spanish officer named Don Cristobal de Sotomayor (a soldier who died in 1511, thus proving to the Indians that the Spanish were mortal). keep up the good work. I am in love with this podcast and have been binge listening whenever I can. This is literally the greatest thing I’ve ever stumbled upon, I’ve been binge listening since just before Christmas and you sir are a God. Keep the awesome job and greetings from Mexico! Ronwe is the demon who can make love appear in someone’s heart. It is design to do radio. He is the patron of all wizards and practitioners of the occult who make use of infernal aid. Folk Tales, Folktales A-Z, Montana folklore, Myths, Myths & Legends, Native American Folklore Napioa, the Old Man who made the earth, is determined to have the bags that hold the summer and winter, so he asks prairie chicken to take them from the lodge where they are kept by man and woman. Except for Greek myths, which I’m very familiar with (and LOVE how you’ve handled and streamlined the oft-confusing narratives), I’ve really enjoyed hearing so many stories that I’m either less familiar with, or have never heard before. Legends, Ghosts, Myths & Mysteries From the beginning of time, people have told stories — regaling their friends and families with tales of adventure, hard times, interesting people , … You do a good job at it. I’ve recommended it to my brother and friend, and they’re both hooked. Thank you for the great work, hope you can do something on the Chinese beast “Nian” soon! Thanks! Thanks, my personal favorite mythological thing is the Korean kumiho (sometimes romanized as gumiho, too). When I’m at school at lunch or in art I listen to Myths and legends. Thank you for all the work and love and humor you put into this podcast. More about St Patrick Here are some of the most popular stories about Ireland’s patron saint. I would also love to hear more Japanese ones (if you ever wish to have help on Japanese pronunciation, I study it and can help). Hi Jason, Love Flute: Picture book illustrating the Sioux legend of how the elks brought the first courting flute. It helps me to stay awake because I feel like im engaging in a conversation. We seek to retell the story of our beginnings. I’ve been listening 4 episodes daily since I discovered it. It’s a book by John Gardener. Though, as a Belgian I can’t help but say that you rather butchered the name of “Kludde” in this one ;-). Japanese Mythology: 5 Famous Japanese Legends 1. I’m now hooked as well. Though everything has since mostly worked out for now, you were there for me when I needed it! Thanks for letting me know, and you are definitely not alone with your love of the story. I have finally broken down and gotten a membership because I need a bigger fix. Anyways, thank you so much for these podcasts! I just got to the Snow Queen episode and while you reference Frozen as a pop-culture adaptation of the story, I also noted parallels between the Snow Queen in The Magician’s Nephew from the Chronicles of Narnia. You’re the man. it is just a great podcast. Humorous modern Coyote legends from the Apache tribe. I absolutely love this show! I’m currently writing a series of books based on myths and legends from around the world and your podcast has been both informative and entertaining. Thanks for keeping my brain fueled since 2015! Thank you! I’m the mom of a seven month old and don’t have a lot of time to continue my research, but a friend recommended your podcast and I’m hooked! Any particular episode you’re looking for? I’m currently writing a fantasy novel based on more traditional ideas of the Fae and I was in a discussion one night with a guy at a party, talking about this. Their Origins May Surprise You, Is Bigfoot Real? Myths of Melusine Mermaid. This is by far my favorite podcast!!! Trust me, I know that I shouldn’t be, it’s not my story and you have every right hate it if you want to. New favourite fairy tale! Now I actually look forward to my commute to and from work.. Ronwe is also the patron of all magic formulas regardless of the language in which they are written. While a variation of Selene, Selena, is well-known thanks to celebrities Selena Quintanilla and Selena Gomez, Selene still flies under the radar.The name means "moon" in Greek and is the name of a goddess. https://emmblu.wordpress.com/bookworm-droppings/how/ ( There are some other links of other folklores in the sidebar.) I’ve been listening to Myths and Legends nonstop since it first began, when I was about six. Looking foward to the holy grail series of podcasts. I really like your podcast. Oh nooooo what happened to our arrows so we can go back to older episodes??? Do i need to update it or something? your insights and interpretations of the stories are always interesting too. I’m always waiting for Wednesday morning to hear your Podcast. I look forward to an episode every single week. Let us take the current podcast into consideration, Hercules: Labor Intensive, when he retrieves the belt from the Amazonian Queen in “what is modern day Ukraine, Turkey, or Libya.” What I mean is Hercules kills the Queen and then proceeds on as if nothing happened. I listen to it with my children (9&13) as well as my high school students. Jason, this podcast is simply amazing. I don’t know exactly how much is on the internet but if you come across it maybe it would be good. We had to pause the “Dracula, bad blood” one to post this. I really am thankful for this episode as it really resonated with me and helps convey the message to be happy in your own life not someone elses. Some of my favorites are Armenian, Persian, Kurdish and Azerbaijani myths and legends. Some creatures are so obscure that they don’t have much written on them, let along pronunciation guides. Your voice is awesome and I love the humor. The next six hours passed extremely quickly as I was transported into a world of traditional myths, told in a new and refreshing way. But anyhow I love these podcasts they really make my day. I LOVE this! (I also very much appreciate the feminist commentary.). what a blast! I listen to you from Malta, on Spotify. I’m already on episode 99 (or podcast 140) and plan to listen in order till I catch up. It’s worse than the story of Hachiko. Where do you get all your sources? Thanks for the amazing myths and stories! Love listening to your show during my long art projects. I have really enjoyed listening to these at work and escaping into the legends with you. Thanks! I’m dreading the day I catch up and have to wait for new episodes! I’m so excited to do Beowulf. I love your work and cant wait for more!! Native American Indian legends,Australian Aboriginal dreamtime legends,Korean, Indian and more. In the hierarchy of evil, as laid out in grimoires and occult texts, each demon has a name and a precise function. I just discovered this podcast last week and have been binge listening ever since.