✏️Gaṅgâdhara's astrologer dad has some bad news for his boy: he's going to die.Well, first he'll spend a decade in prison, and then die. Then things will get better? It's the story of the Soothsayer's Son.😈 The Creature: Denpachi KitsuneAre you sure the best student in your scho ...Show more
438: Maui: Whatever Happened to the Man Who Snared the Sun?
🏝️No one has seen or heard about Maui for quite some timeMeanwhile, all these strange portents are leading disparate groups to a faraway island, all the while there are ominous tales spoken in whispers. It's probably ok, right? I mean, it's Maui. He's always looking out for us.R ...Show more
From Japanese folklore, the Bakeneko is a cat with supernatural powers. Unlike its benevolent cousin, the magical Maneki Neko, Bakeneko terrorized medieval Japan — but it has also been known to avenge cruel injustice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc ...Show more
Do you believe in curses? Do you think that misfortune is random? Or can be caused by someone? Today’s episode is all about curses. First, Sapphire tells the tale of a legendary Japanese creature who is created from a curse. Then, a young girl discovers what’s haunting her mother ...Show more
This Mayan story tells of two minor deities who fall into an adventure almost by accident. In our first legend, they must stop the malevolent Seven Macaw from taking over the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week's episode is based on a traditional Japanese folktale and it's all about two cats named Gon and Koma! Listen in so you can join them on their adventures and see what kind of trouble they get into! If you would like to support Stories Podcast, you can subscribe and give ...Show more