Myths and Legends

178-Tanuki: Changes

An episode about the Tanuki, the notorious raccoon-dog trickster from Japan with giant...well...you'll see. 
 
The creature is the Tote Road Shagamaw, and a ManBearMoose who is really good at headstands. Like, it can walk a quarter mile doing a headstand. 
 
Show post, with all those pictures (and the disclaimer): <a href="https://www.mythpodcast.com/14180/178-tanuki-changes/%20">https://www.mythpodcast.com/14180/178-tanuki-changes/ 
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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.