This week on MYTH, we're headed to Germany for a listener request story. You'll see that it's rough being a fairytale mother, that magic mirrors are honest but snarky, and that you shouldn't accept gifts from strangers when someone is trying to kill you. Then, in Gods and Monsters, a thirsty little boy will disobey his mother and experience weird consequences.

Source: Germanic Folklore

This week on MYTH, we'll dive into a particularly bawdy tale of French folklore. You'll learn that fairies can grant some very strange powers, that it's hard to speak around a mouthful of cotton, and that knights can make a fortune with this one weird trick. Then, in Gods and Monsters, a woman will get tired of her sexuality and separate herself from it. Literally.

Source: French Folklore

This week on MYTH, we're riding back to the court of the legendary King Arthur for the next part of his story. You'll learn that rules are meaningless to the rich, that magic swords are awesome, and that Merlin always has the next plot hook. Then, in Gods and Monsters, Mr. Vinegar is going to learn a lesson in financial security.

Source: Arthurian Legend

This week on MYTH, we're heading to Korea for a strange feud between a farmer and a frog. You'll see that bullfrogs can grow to enormous size, that rich men are always evil, and that it's not nice to trick someone into marriage. Then, in Gods and Monsters, a proud papa mole is going to seek the best possible husband for his daughter.

Source: Korean Folklore

This week on MYTH, it's time for another exciting chapter from the chronicles of Lacplesis the Bearslayer. You'll learn that you should never trust a Crusader, that lords are easy to bribe, and that sometimes evil gets the last laugh. Then, in Gods and Monsters, a young man will be gifted magical music by a ghost.

Source: Latvian Mythology

This week on MYTH, it's the conclusion to the annual New Year's special! You'll see that narrators get annoyed easily, that the Sun isn't as friendly as the Moon, and that there's still more things to blame Toad for. Then, in Gods and Monsters, Anansi the spider will go a-courting with his frenemy Nothing.

Source: Basoko Mythology

This week on MYTH, it's the annual New Year's special! You'll learn that toads shouldn't try to create things, that the moon is extremely powerful, and that bananas make the perfect snack for new mothers. Then, in Gods and Monsters, a fish and a leopard will fall in love with the same elephant.

Source: Basoko Mythology

This week on MYTH, it's once again time for the annual holiday special! You'll learn that being a magical snowman isn't all it's cracked up to be, that stoves are very sexy, and that you shouldn't steal a dog's bone (especially while it's still chewing on it). Then, in Gods and Monsters, a jolly Christmas elf is going to fly into a murderous rage over dairy.

Source: Danish Folklore