436: Korean folkore: Feet First

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This episode explores five interconnected stories from Korean folklore about identity and features a discussion on the Duergar.

🪱 Mr. Worm is getting married! That (not creepy) stranger is looking in your windows! Shin is driving tired! Five interconnected stories from Korean folklore about letting people know the real you. And 😈 The Creature: Duergar If you're at risk of being beaten up by the Duergar, no offense, but you're probably already breaking several rules of the Myths and Legends podcast --- 🎉 The Giveaway! From now through June 14th, 2026, Our awesome publisher is giving away 35 early copies of For the King , book one of Myths and Legends's comprehensive version of the King Arthur legends. The winners of the giveaway can read their very own free physical copy months before it even goes on sale! Enter to win here: https://myths.link/giveaway2 📖 The Book! Myths and Legends has our first book coming out on December 1st ! FOR THE KING is a comprehensive retelling of Arthurian legend, focused on humanity and written for the modern age. 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 : Membership : https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership Myths and Legends YouTube : https://myths.link/youtube 💬 Social…

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Hosts: Jason Weiser, Carissa Weiser

Topics covered

• Korean folklore
• interconnected stories
• identity
• mythical creatures
• Arthurian legend

Keywords

• Korean folklore
• Mr. Worm
• Shin
• Duergar
• identity
• King Arthur
• For the King

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Organizations: Myths and Legends

Books & works: For the King, King Arthur legends

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