440: Monkey King: The Shakedown

440: Monkey King: The Shakedown

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439: Indian folklore: Guess I'll Die

✏️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

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