This week on MYTH, we’re traveling to the snowy north for stories from the Sami people. You’ll see that you should always watch where you’re stepping, that giants sleep very soundly, and that all you have to do to get treasure is ask for it. Then, in Gods and Monsters, a young man will learn why you shouldn’t mock the sky.

Source: Sami Folklore

This week on MYTH, we’re traveling to East India for a very special birth in a very unusual jungle. You’ll learn that stars and diamonds look a lot alike, that cattails make surprisingly good arrows, and that thieves make good husbands. Then, in Gods and Monsters, how far would you go to win a bet with your wife over a pancake? This is the Myths Your Teacher Hated podcast, where I tell the stories of cultures from around the world in all of their original, bloody, uncensored glory.

Source: Indian Folklore

This week on MYTH, it’s once again time for the annual Halloween special. You’ll discover why you should never trust wandering strangers, why you should always handle eggs with care, and why you should be suspicious of unusual waterfowl. Then, in Gods and Monsters, we’ll travel to the city of Ansbach for a very real and very macabre story of magic and murder.

Source: German Folklore