Myths and Legends

321A-Viking Legends: Mostly Harmless

This week, it's the Saga of Göngu-Hrolf, from Icelandic folklore. It starts with a king getting one, solitary, five-foot-long, apparently super attractive hair wrapped in a scarf...and only gets better from there. There are evil wizards belching (yes, belching) fire and poison, somber Vikings getting conned, and a deadly honeypot zombie trap for any heroes who might try to be heroes. It's a fun one.  
 
The creature is the Nunui, and you'll see why you want to wear shoes when gardening.   
 
Chicken arms: <a href="https://myths.link/armedchickens">https://myths.link/armedchickens</a> 
Disclaimer (and author quote): <a href="https://myths.link/321a">https://myths.link/321a</a> 
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Music: 
"Our Lament" by Blue Dot Sessions 
"Step in Step out" by Blue Dot Sessions 
"Caverna" by Blue Dot Sessions 
"Babble Babble Brook" by Blue Dot Sessions

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.