6A-King Arthur Prologue: The Once and Really Only that One Time King

6A-King Arthur Prologue: The Once and Really ...

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433: Spanish folklore: Doña of the Dead

⛰️When the unthinkable happens, Doña must become something she doesn't even recognize to bring justiceBut, once she travels so far from herself, can she find her way home? This is the story of Doña Josefa Ramirez y Marmolejo.😈 The Creature: SheepsquatchBasically a Wampa from Sta ...  Show more

432: Japanese folklore: Sword it Out

🍜Samurai Pirates, Stabby Sumo Wrestlers, and Punchable OniAre the consequences of Jiuyemon's actions. We all make mistakes. Too many of the samurai Jiuyemon's mistakes involved killing people with a sword while drunk, though. While the heat dies down, he needs to start a new lif ...  Show more

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