Jason Weiser tells 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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177B-Trojan War: Storm of Spears
The biggest battle of the war so far has the gods themselves being drawn into the war, fighting over the fate of the sacred city of Troy
176-The Emperor's New Clothes: Matchless
Three stories from the Danish fairy tale writer Hans Christian Andersen about people that are matchless
175-Thor: Surprises
Thor’s daughter is getting married to a dwarf, and Thor is the last person to find out about it.
174-Medieval Knights: Take Your Time
The Legend of Sir Isumbras and the reason why you don't mess with unicorns
173-Tunisian Folklore: Fortune
Fortune favors the bold. Or people willing to put up with a decade of junk. Or the best liars.
170B-Norse Sagas: On a Long Enough Timeline
The conclusion of the saga of Grettir, where he fights trolls, outlaws, bounty hunters, witches, and, most dangerously, his tendency to screw up his own life.
170A-Norse Sagas: Good for Nothing
The aaga of Grettir the Strong, a Viking who's his own worst enemy