378: Norse Sagas: Snowfell (part 1 of 2)

The first part of the story of Bard, a medieval Icelandic dad who goes full Batman. The creature is Stallo. It's made of turf and magic, but it takes half your remaining life as soon as it's born, so it's kind of like a real human child in that way. Links: Poll/disclaimer: https://myths.link/378 Source for these episodes: https://myths.link/bardsaga --- Sponsors:  BetterHelp: Myths and Legends is sponsored by BetterHelp. Start focusing and start living your best life, with BetterHelp. Go to https://betterhelp.com/myths for 10% off your first month. Shopify: Businesses that grow, grow with Shopify. Get started with the global commerce platform that helps you sell at every stage of your business at https://shopify.com/legends --- Music: "Hiking Cluster" by Blue Dot Sessions  "Greycase" by Blue Dot Sessions  "An Unwitting Invitation" by Blue Dot Sessions

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Jason Weiser and Carissa Weiser tell stories from myths, legends, and folklore that have shaped cultures throughout history. Some, like the stories of Aladdin, King Arthur, and Hercules are stories you think you know, but with surprising origins. Others are stories you might not have heard, but really should. All the stories are sourced from world folklore, but retold for modern ears. These are stories of wizards, knights, Vikings, dragons, princesses, and kings from the time when the world beyond the map was a dangerous and wonderful place.