Jason Weiser and Carissa Weiser tell stories from myths, legends, and folklore that have shaped cultures throughout history. Some, like the stories of Aladdin, King Arthur, and Hercules are stories you think you know, but with surprising origins. Others are stories you might not have heard, but really should. All the stories are sourced from world folklore, but retold for modern ears. These are stories of wizards, knights, Vikings, dragons, princesses, and kings from the time when the world beyond the map was a dangerous and wonderful place.
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33-Ali Baba: Inheritance
As you've probably come to expect, the story of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, perhaps the second most famous story from One Thousand and One Nights, is much more violent than modern adaptations would have us believe. Medieval Persia was a dangerous place, and you needed to have your wits, a lot of luck, and apparently an extremely loyal, wily slave girl to survive. The creature this week is the Nix, and it will give you yet another reason to shout at strangers in the grocery store. Wanting an easy way to build a website? Check out our sponsor this week, at http://www.weebly.com/myths Music: "Golden" by Little Glass Men "The Falsehood of Positivity" by Rowan Box "Cavern" by Jahzzar "XX" by Jahzzar "CGI Snake" by Chris Zabriskie "Wonder Cycle" by Chris Zabriskie "Night Without Sleep (Instrumental)" by David Mumford "Arcade Paradise" by Scott Holmes
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