Myths and Legends

377: 1001 Nights: Science and Geometry

A story from "One Thousand and One Nights" about three wondrous gifts: a clock, a security system, and a fake horse that can fly. Bet you can't guess which one wins the prize at the king's big science and geometry fair. 
 
The creature is the Tangie! It'll be your friend, but only if you want to do crime. 
 
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Music: 
 
"City Lights" by Chad Crouch 
 
"Minor Stretch" by Chad Crouch 
 
"Caverna" by Blue Dot Sessions 
 
"The Odd About It" by Blue Dot Sessions 
 
"Fireside Tension" 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.