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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323-Knights of the Round Table: Ladies' Knight
322-Norwegian Folklore: Ask Dad
321B-Viking Legends: The Peacemaker
321A-Viking Legends: Mostly Harmless
320B-Popol Vuh: The Boys
320A-Popol Vuh: Origin Story
319-Indian folklore: Tricks and Illusions
318-Greek Mythology: Sad Lad
317-Monkey King: Make it Rain
316-French Fairy Tales: Right Meow
315-Korean folklore: Mountain Magic
314-Greek Myth: Baby Steps
313B-1001 Nights: Night Shift
313A-1001 Nights: Party Down
312-Norwegian Folklore: Let's Dance
311-Samurai: Lost and Found
310-Norse Sagas: The Maiden King
309-Scandinavian Folklore: The Enemy of my Enemy
308-Tricksters: Food Chain
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