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. Store: https://myths.link/store Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership Episode post: https://myths.link/215 -- Sponsors: Bombas: Give a pair when you buy a pair and get 20% off your first purchase at http://bombas.com/legends Acorn TV: Check out http://acorn.tv and use the code LEGENDS to get your first 30 days for free Helix Sleep: Go to http://helixsleep.com/myths for up to $200 off and two free pillows! Best Fiends: Go to http://bestfiends.com to get started on the super-popular puzzle game! -- 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 Support the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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