Myths and Legends

367: Irish folklore: Daft Monk

The madcap story of what happens when a monk decides he doesn't want to be a monk anymore. He wants to make way more money...as a poet. 
 
Also, why it might be weird if you're eating several cows for breakfast. 
 
Back shaver: <a href="https://myths.link/backshaver">https://myths.link/backshaver</a> 
 Irish source: <a href="https://myths.link/anier1">https://myths.link/anier1</a> 
 English source: <a href="https://myths.link/anier2">https://myths.link/anier2 
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Music:  
 
"Kremp" by Blue Dot Sessions 
 "Titter Snowbird" by Blue Dot Sessions 
 "Laddo" by Blue Dot Sessions 
 "Arctic Draba" 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.