This week on MYTH, we’re headed north to Sweden for some unlikely child heroes. You’ll learn that you really should be careful what you wish for when magic is involved, that sometimes magic is just hard work, and that you should never trust a bicycle. Then, in Gods and Monsters, a young girl will set out into the wild to rescue her kidnapped brother.

Source: Swedish Folklore

This week on MYTH, we’re delving into the ancient kingdom of Kangleipak, now known as Maripur. You’ll learn why you shouldn’t trust strangers met after midnight, why you shouldn’t wear a king’s clothes, and why the best rice cakes fall from the sky. Then, in Gods and Monsters, maybe you shouldn’t ignore the warnings about drinking from the fountain that turns people into tigers. I’m just saying.

Source: Meiti Folklore

This week on MYTH, we’re returning to the dawn of time for a tale from the very first city. You’ll learn that you shouldn’t trust a bad gardener, that cities make great hiding places, and that turning the seas to blood is a favorite pastime of pissed off deities. Then, in Gods and Monsters, the god of pestilence is going to risk a zombie apocalypse for a one night stand.

Source: Mesopotamian Mythology

This week on MYTH, we’re going to cover one of the most famous stories from Greek mythology - Perseus and Medusa. You’ll discover that a wooden chest makes a dangerous boat, that heroing is all about the right accessories, and that prophecies are tricky. Then, in Gods and Monsters, no really, prophecy is very, very tricky.

Source: Greek Mythology

This week on MYTH, we’re heading back to the magical wonders of The Thousand and One Nights for the second of the epic voyages of Sinbad the Sailor. You’ll learn that you shouldn’t nap in strange places, that you can do a lot with just a turban, and that diamonds are a bird’s best friend. Then, in Gods and Monsters, we’ll meet a creature that is a half-human being. Literally.

Source: Middle Eastern Folklore

This week on MYTH, it’s the epic conclusion to the tale of the Mayan Hero Twins. You’ll see that you should always be kind to orphans, that you shouldn’t let dancers burn down your house, and that resurrection is tricky. Then, in Gods and Monsters, if you hear whistling from the woods, hide your thumbs.

Source: Mayan Mythology

This week on MYTH, Xbalanque is going to have to face the lords of death without his brother. You know, because he’s dead. Well, mostly dead. You’ll learn that decapitated heads make good balls, that it’s easy to confuse a skull ball with a rabbit, and that the best way to win a ball game is to destroy the ball. Then, in Gods and Monsters, you’ll discover that a magical goat man only has one weakness, and it’s both very obvious and very weird.

Source: Mayan Mythology

This week on MYTH, it’s finally time to play ball with Death. You’ll learn that even death gods hate mosquitoes, that macaw feathers can be used to light cigars, and that you should always be wary of bats. Then, in Gods and Monsters, a temple will be built using nothing but a lot of hot air.

Source: Mayan Mythology