424: Irish legends: Out of Time

424: Irish legends: Out of Time

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

December 17, 2025 · 52 min · Episode 424

About this episode

This episode explores the Irish legend of Oisín in Tir na nÓg and features a mythical creature called Chaneque.

🦌 Oh, deer. 🦌 No, really, the love of your life might just be a deer...or, well, a human in the form of a deer. Just ask your two cousins who are also your best friends and your literal dogs. They'll lead you right to her. This is the story of Oisín in Tir na nÓg from Irish folklore. 😈 The Creature: Chaneque A little shriveled man with the face of a baby who might eat your brain and/or soul --- Links: ⚠️ Disclaimer: https://myths.link/424 🏰 Membership : https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership 📚️ Fictional! : https://fictional.fm/subscribe 💬 Discord : https://myths.link/discord 📷️ Instagram : https://myths.link/instagram ✍️ Bluesky : https://myths.link/bluesky 📼 YouTube : https://myths.link/youtube 📖 Source (dialogues) : https://myths.link/oisinvpat 💸 Product : https://myths.link/catcage (warning, some other products featured may be sketchy so possibly NSFW) --- 📢 Sponsors Betterhelp : This December, start a new tradition, by taking care of you. Our listeners get 10% off at https://betterhelp.com/myths . Mint Mobile : Turn your expensive wireless present into a huge wireless savings future by switching to Mint. Shop Mint Unlimited Plans at https://mintmobile.com/legends…

People in this episode

Hosts: Jason Weiser, Carissa Weiser

Topics covered

  • Irish folklore
  • legends
  • mythical creatures
  • love stories
  • Tir na nÓg

Keywords

  • Irish legends
  • Oisín
  • Tir na nÓg
  • Chaneque
  • mythical creatures
  • folklore
  • love stories

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Books & works: Oisín in Tir na nÓg

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