432: Japanese folklore: Sword it Out
432: Japanese folklore: Sword it Out  
Podcast: Myths and Legends
Published On: Wed Apr 08 2026
Description: 🍜Samurai Pirates, Stabby Sumo Wrestlers, and Punchable OniAre 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: KappaFamous 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/432Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membershipSource: https://myths.link/sourceMyths and Legends YouTube:https://myths.link/youtube💬 SocialDiscord: https://myths.link/discordInstagram: https://myths.link/instagramBluesky: https://myths.link/bluesky---📢 SponsorsButcherBox: As an exclusive offer, new listeners can get their choice between chicken breast or top sirloin for a year, OR ground beef for life, PLUS $20 off when you go to https://ButcherBox.com/LEGENDSHome Chef: For a limited time, Home Chef is offering my listeners 50% off and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life! Go to https://homechef.com/legends. GhostBed: Right now, listeners of Myths and Legends can take an extra 10% off already-reduced prices. Just go to https://GhostBed.com/legends and use promo code LEGENDS at checkout.Quince: Go to https://quince.com/legends for free shipping and 365-day returns. That's a full year to wear it and love it, and you totally will.---🎵 Music CreditsGibbian by Blue Dot SessionsMarking the Clock by Blue Dot SessionsSpiro's Etude by Blue Dot SessionsIlla Villardo by Blue Dot SessionsGhosts, Yo by Breakmaster CylinderIce Cream Truck EDMR by Breakmaster CylinderWriter's Retreat by Blue Dot Sessions