427: Norse Legends: Wither or Not

427: Norse Legends: Wither or Not

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

January 28, 2026 · 55 min · Episode 427

About this episode

The episode explores themes of prejudice and understanding through Norse legends and the character of a merman.

🧙‍♀️So, you think your stepmom might be a sorceress🧙‍♀️ Common problem. Well, common for fairy tales, at least. But, have you thought that she might not like you putting her in a box and deciding what she is before you even get to know her? It's something you might want to think about. Definitely because you shouldn't be prejudiced. Also because if she's really a sorceress do you really want to make her mad? 😈 The Creature: Ipupiara A hairy, smelly merman who's just trying to keep up with the trends. (Picture: https://myths.link/427 ) --- Links: Norse myth/legends episodes on Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3djcC7s1vLSQVHfln7GRWg?si=iUmFY80jRbeo4xYegNfU5w Norse myth episodes by episode post : https://myths.link/427 Source : http://www.mythfolklore.net/andrewlang/227.htm Membership : https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership Fictional season 6 is out! : https://fictional.fm/subscribe Discord : https://myths.link/discord Instagram : https://myths.link/instagram Bluesky : https://myths.link/bluesky YouTube : https://myths.link/youtube --- 📢 Sponsors Wayfair : Get organized, refreshed, and back on track this new year for WAY less. Head to https://wayfair.com right now to…

People in this episode

Hosts: Jason Weiser, Carissa Weiser

Topics covered

  • Norse mythology
  • fairy tales
  • sorcery
  • creatures
  • prejudice

Keywords

  • Norse legends
  • sorceress
  • fairy tales
  • Ipupiara
  • mythology

Sponsors

Wayfair, Home Chef, BetterHelp

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Norse Legends, Ipupiara

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