This week on MYTH, it’s off to a mysterious kingdom on the border of ancient Persia by way of Hungary. You’ll see that the right spouse makes all the difference, that almost anyone can be charmed by a purring cat, and that you should never trust a magician who lives in a cave. Then, in Gods and Monsters, a young man will try to win a princess’ hand with a story of a spectacular pig.

Source: Hungarian Folklore

This week on MYTH, we’re headed to Japan for a look at the duality of foxes. You’ll learn that you should never make bets while drunk, that nothing good happens on a moor, and that tricks are less tricky when you expect them. Then, in Gods and Monsters, there’s no telling just how much a single act of kindness can change things.

Source: Japanese Folklore

This week on MYTH, it’s time for another exciting chapter from the chronicles of Lacplesis the Bearslayer. You’ll learn that God is a thief, that the Devil is extremely jealous, and that humans used to only have one eye. Then, in Gods and Monsters, hostilities are about to erupt in the Silly Goose War.

Source: Latvian Mythology

This week on MYTH, we’re headed north to Sweden for some unlikely child heroes. You’ll learn that you really should be careful what you wish for when magic is involved, that sometimes magic is just hard work, and that you should never trust a bicycle. Then, in Gods and Monsters, a young girl will set out into the wild to rescue her kidnapped brother.

Source: Swedish Folklore

This week on MYTH, we’re delving into the ancient kingdom of Kangleipak, now known as Maripur. You’ll learn why you shouldn’t trust strangers met after midnight, why you shouldn’t wear a king’s clothes, and why the best rice cakes fall from the sky. Then, in Gods and Monsters, maybe you shouldn’t ignore the warnings about drinking from the fountain that turns people into tigers. I’m just saying.

Source: Meiti Folklore

This week on MYTH, we’re returning to the dawn of time for a tale from the very first city. You’ll learn that you shouldn’t trust a bad gardener, that cities make great hiding places, and that turning the seas to blood is a favorite pastime of pissed off deities. Then, in Gods and Monsters, the god of pestilence is going to risk a zombie apocalypse for a one night stand.

Source: Mesopotamian Mythology

This week on MYTH, we’re going to cover one of the most famous stories from Greek mythology - Perseus and Medusa. You’ll discover that a wooden chest makes a dangerous boat, that heroing is all about the right accessories, and that prophecies are tricky. Then, in Gods and Monsters, no really, prophecy is very, very tricky.

Source: Greek Mythology

This week on MYTH, we’re heading back to the magical wonders of The Thousand and One Nights for the second of the epic voyages of Sinbad the Sailor. You’ll learn that you shouldn’t nap in strange places, that you can do a lot with just a turban, and that diamonds are a bird’s best friend. Then, in Gods and Monsters, we’ll meet a creature that is a half-human being. Literally.

Source: Middle Eastern Folklore