Have you ever been so upset with a bird that you wanted to banish it forever? St. Bernhard has.
All in Myths
Ep. 1055 - Legends of the Rhine - The Origin of the Seven Mountains
An origin story featuring giants. There's no better way to end the week in my opinion.
Ep. 1054 - Legends of the Rhine - The Monk of Heisterbach
'The Monk of Heisterbach' becomes the Rhine's very own Rip Van Winkle while out pondering the words of the Lord.
Ep. 1050 - Legends of the Rhine - The Ring of Fastrada
'The Ring of Fastrada' is a tale of the love of the Emperor Charlemagne for his wife Fastrada and tells the origin of a city all in one story.
Ep. 1048 - Legends of the Rhine - The Building of the Minster, Pt. 1
In 'The Building of the Minster, Pt. 1' we see a group of aldermen make a deal with the devil to suit their own ends.
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Ep. 1046 - Legends of the Rhine - The Minstrel of Neuenahr, Pt. 2
In the second part of 'The Minstrel of Neuenahr' we leave behind young love for war and despair. A typical love story in German folklore.
Ep. 1045 - Legends of the Rhine - The Minstrel of Neuenahr, Pt. 1
'The Minstrel of Neuenahr' is a story in two parts, and this one is eternally hopeful and filled with young love.
Ep. 1041 - Legends of the Rhine - Genovefa, Pt. 1
This week we once again have a two part tale with a historical origin - although the tale of 'Genovefa' is much kinder to its protagonist than its historical counterpart.
Ep. 1037 - Legends of the Rhine - The Emperor Wenzel
On its face 'The Emperor Wenzel' is a story of the succession of the Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire. But in reality, it's a story about just how good Bacharacher wine is.
Ep. 1053 - American Fairy Tales
"American Fairy Tales" is a collection of stories (sometimes racist and offensive) from the renowned author of "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz", L Frank Baum.