432: Japanese folklore: Sword it Out

432: Japanese folklore: Sword it Out

From Myths and Legends by Jason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, Nextpod

April 8, 2026 · 1h 13m · Episode 432

About this episode

This episode explores Japanese folklore featuring samurai, kappa, and the consequences of Jiuyemon's actions.

🍜Samurai Pirates, Stabby Sumo Wrestlers, and Punchable Oni Are the consequences of Jiuyemon's actions. We all make mistakes. Too many of the samurai Jiuyemon's mistakes involved killing people with a sword while drunk, though. While the heat dies down, he needs to start a new life in exile. As a toothpaste salesman. 😈 The Creature: Kappa Famous for being cute and giving boat rides in Animal Crossing! Don't ask about what he used to get up to before he was a kawaii manga star, though! It definitely doesn't involve eating humans and having multiple anuses! --- 📖 The Book! Myths and Legends has our first book coming out on December 1st ! Written by Carissa, it's a definitive version of the King Arthur legends. If you like the podcast, you'll love the book, and preorders are a massive help to us. Check it out here: https://myths.link/preorder 🔗 Links: Disclaimer : https://myths.link/432 Membership : https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership Source : https://myths.link/source Myths and Legends YouTube : https://myths.link/youtube 💬 Social Discord : https://myths.link/discord Instagram : https://myths.link/instagram Bluesky : https://myths.link/bluesky --- 📢 Sponsors ButcherBox : As…

People in this episode

Hosts: Jason Weiser, Carissa Weiser

Topics covered

  • Japanese folklore
  • Samurai
  • Kappa
  • Oni
  • Exile
  • Myths

Keywords

  • Japanese folklore
  • Samurai
  • Kappa
  • Oni
  • Jiuyemon
  • Myths and Legends
  • King Arthur

Sponsors

ButcherBox, Home Chef

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Myths and Legends

Books & works: King Arthur legends

Places: Japan

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