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by Jason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, Nextpod

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423: Japanese folkore: The Illusionists

423: Japanese folkore: The Illusionists

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<h1>👹Something is lurking in the forest temple👹</h1> <div>While the country outside is rocked by the changes in the world, a village grapples with the idea that a monster of a land that's nearly gone still lurks in their midst.<br> <br> 😈 <strong>The Creature: Boraro<br> </strong><br> Watch out or he'll turn you into a human Capri-Sun<br> <br> ---<br> <br> Links:<br> <br> 🏰 <strong>Membership</strong>: <a href="https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership">https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership</a><br> 📚️ <strong>Fictional is back!</strong>: <a href="https://fictional.fm/subscribe">https://fictional.fm/subscribe</a><br> <strong>💬 Discord</strong>: <a href="https://myths.link/discord">https://myths.link/discord</a><br> <strong>📷️ Instagram</strong>: <a href="https://myths.link/instagram">https://myths.link/instagram</a><br> <strong>✍️ Bluesky</strong>: <a href="https://myths.link/bluesky">https://myths.link/bluesky</a><br> <strong>📼 YouTube</strong>:<a href="https://myths.link/youtube">https://myths.link/youtube</a><br> <strong>📖 Source</strong>: <a href="https://myths.link/haunted">https://myths.link/haunted<br> </a><br> ---<br> <br> 📢 <strong>Sponsors<br> </strong><br> <strong>Rag and Bone</strong>: Upgrade your denim game with Rag &amp; Bone! Enjoy 25% off sitewide during their biggest sale of the year, November 21st through December 1st (a few exclusions apply). Plus, stack our exclusive code <strong>LEGENDS</strong> for even more savings at <a href="https://rag-bone.com/">rag-bone.com<br> </a><br> <strong>Home Chef</strong>: For a limited time, Home Chef is offering my listeners 50% off and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life! Go to <a href="https://homechef.com/legends">https://homechef.com/legends</a><br> <br> <strong>Uncommon Goods</strong>: To get 15% off your next gift, go to <a href="https://uncommongoods.com/legends">https://uncommongoods.com/legends<br> </a><br> <strong>Quince</strong>: Go to <a href="https://quince.com/legends">https://quince.com/legends</a> for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.<br> <br> ---<br> <br> 🎵 <strong>Music Credits<br> </strong><br> <strong>"An Unknown Visitor"</strong> by Blue Dot Sessions<br> <strong>"Late Night Reading"</strong> by Blue Dot Sessions<br> <strong>"Minesterio"</strong> by Blue Dot Sessions<br> <strong>"Sonatina"</strong> by Blue Dot Sessions<br> <br> <br> </div>

December 3, 202553:08E423
422: Scottish folklore: Witchful Thinking

422: Scottish folklore: Witchful Thinking

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<h1>🧙‍♂️So you've decided to steal from a witch or wizard🧙‍♀️</h1> <div>Are you sure about that? If you are, you might want to think about what you're going to do more than the characters in today's stories from Scotland and Norway. Especially if, like them, you end up stealing way more than you bargained for. <br> <br> 😈 <strong>The Creature: ewaipanoma<br> </strong><br> The headless friends of all the children in South America. No you can't see them. Why would you even ask. Oh, you didn't? Well, you still can't see them.<br> <br> ---<br> <br> Links:<br> <br> 📚️ <strong>All of Fictional season 6 is available!</strong>: <a href="https://fictional.fm/subscribe">https://fictional.fm/subscribe</a><br> <strong>💬 Discord</strong>: <a href="https://myths.link/discord">https://myths.link/discord</a><br> <strong>📷️ Instagram</strong>: <a href="https://myths.link/instagram">https://myths.link/instagram</a><br> <strong>✍️ Bluesky</strong>: <a href="https://myths.link/bluesky">https://myths.link/bluesky<br> </a><br> ---<br> <br> 📢 <strong>Sponsors<br> </strong><br> <strong>Home Chef</strong>: For a limited time, Home Chef is offering my listeners 50% off and free shipping for your first box plus free dessert for life! Go to <a href="https://homechef.com/legends">https://homechef.com/legends<br> </a><br> <strong>BetterHelp</strong>: This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp. Our listeners get 10% off their first month at <a href="https://betterhelp.com/myths">https://betterhelp.com/myths<br> </a><br> <strong>GhostBed</strong>: Right now, during GhostBed’s Black Friday Sale, you can get <strong>25% off already-reduced prices,</strong> plus a free gift of the GhostBed Massaging Neck Pillow with your mattress purchase. Just go to <a href="http://GhostBed.com/legends">GhostBed.com/legends</a> and use promo code <strong>LEGENDS</strong> at checkout.<br> <br> <strong>Mint Mobile</strong>: Don’t get them socks. Get them premium wireless for $15/mo. Shop Mint Unlimited Plans at <a href="https://mintmobile.com/legends">https://mintmobile.com/legends</a>.<br> <br> ---<br> <br> 🎵 <strong>Music Credits<br> </strong><br> <strong>"DeeDee Jackdaw"</strong> by Blue Dot Sessions<br> <strong>"Dorica Theme"</strong> by Blue Dot Sessions<br> <strong>"Marble Chase"</strong> by Blue Dot Sessions<br> <strong>"ShadowPlay"</strong> by Blue Dot Sessions<br> <strong>"Tenaway"</strong> by Blue Dot Sessions<br> <br> <br> </div>

November 19, 20251:02:44E422
421: Viking Legends: Famous

421: Viking Legends: Famous

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<h1>🔥All the Viking warriors' hearts burn with love for <strong><em>Nítíða</em></strong>🔥</h1> <div>And also the rest of them is on fire as well because that's what happens when you try to kidnap a maiden-king.<br> <br> 😈 <strong>The Creatures: Henkie<br> </strong><br> The henkie is dancing with itself. When it's not watching you sleep, that is.<br> <br> ---<br> <br> Links:<br> <br> 📚️ <strong>All of Fictional season 6 is available!</strong>: <a href="https://fictional.fm/subscribe">https://fictional.fm/subscribe</a><br> <strong>💬 Discord</strong>: <a href="https://myths.link/discord">https://myths.link/discord</a><br> <strong>📷️ Instagram</strong>: <a href="https://myths.link/instagram">https://myths.link/instagram</a><br> <strong>✍️ Bluesky</strong>: <a href="https://myths.link/bluesky">https://myths.link/bluesky<br> </a><br> ---<br> <br> 📢 <strong>Sponsors<br> </strong><br> <strong>ButcherBox</strong>: Our listeners can get free turkey or ham in their first box, or choose ground beef for life plus $20 off your first order. Go to <a href="http://ButcherBox.com/LEGENDS">ButcherBox.com/LEGENDS</a> to choose your offer and get this limited-time deal, with free shipping always.<br> <br> <strong>Uncommon Goods</strong>:To get 15% off your next gift, go to <a href="https://uncommongoods.com/legends">https://uncommongoods.com/legends</a>!<br> <br> Literary Clock: <a href="https://www.uncommongoods.com/product/literary-clock">https://www.uncommongoods.com/product/literary-clock</a><br> Cryptid Magnets: <a href="https://www.uncommongoods.com/product/cryptid-construction-magnetic-fridge-game">https://www.uncommongoods.com/product/cryptid-construction-magnetic-fridge-game<br> </a><br> <strong>Quince</strong>: Go to <a href="https://quince.com/legends">https://quince.com/legends</a> for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too.<br> <br> <strong>BetterHelp</strong>: This show is brought to you by BetterHelp. Whether you're checking in on a friend, or reaching out to a therapist yourself, BetterHelp makes it easier to take that first step. Our listeners get 10% off their first month at <a href="https://betterhelp.com/myths">https://betterhelp.com/myths</a>.<br> <br> ---<br> <br> 🎵 <strong>Music Credits<br> </strong><br> <strong>"A Certain Lightness"</strong> by Blue Dot Sessions<br> <strong>"Blue Straggler"</strong> by Blue Dot Sessions<br> <strong>"Dolomite"</strong> by Blue Dot Sessions<br> <strong>"Obelisk Stands Silent"</strong> by Blue Dot Sessions<br> <strong>"Quarry Callis"</strong> by Blue Dot Sessions<br> <br> <br> </div>

November 5, 202556:52E421