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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263-Celtic Folklore: You Can't Take it With You
262-Japanese Folklore: Fatal Attraction
261-Jewish Folklore: Mirror, Mirror
260-Norse Sagas: Norse Code
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258-Icelandic Legends: Welcome Back, Cotter
257-Chinese Folklore: Love Me, Love Me
256-Indian Folklore: Tiger Mom
255-Chinese Folklore: Picture Me This
254-Spanish Folklore: Ready or Not
253B-Monkey King: The Good Guys
253-Monkey King: Severance
252-Greek folklore: Name that Tune
251-Icelandic Legends: Ghosts of Christmas Past
250-Grimm: Fauxsicians
249-Italian Folklore: Unbearable
248-Sorcerer's Apprentice: The Magic Words
247-Argentinian Folklore: Beast Tartare, Can't Go Far
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