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215-Scandinavian Legends: Madness
Myths and Legends
English - February 17, 2021 04:30 - 35 minutes - ★★★★★ - 22.8K ratingsBooks Arts History storytelling mythology legends folklore Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
The story that inspired Shakespeare's Hamlet, the tale of Amleth, the prince of Denmark. A ton of death, some cryptic non-riddles, and copious amounts of poop smearing serve as the starting point for one of the greatest works in the English language.
The creature this week is a sad little bird from Hebrew folklore who just can't catch a break.
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Music:
"Drone Pine" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Boston Landing" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Jumbel" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Plum" by Podington Bear
"Uncertain Ground" by Podington Bear
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