107A-Golem: Guardian

Myths and Legends

Jason Weiser, Carissa Weiser

Fiction, History, Arts, Books

4.8 • 25.4K Ratings

🗓️ 2 May 2018

⏱️ 33 minutes

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In 16th century Prague, a people are under attack. Accused of an unspeakable crime they didn't commit, they have no recourse: even the rulers of the city have turned against them. They can't find justice, so they have to make justice - a silent guardian to watch over their community, one to keep the wolves at bay. But is he too late to help guard the innocents against the sinister machinations of one man? --- Sponsors: Make a fantastic website with Squarespace. Turn that dream into a reality by going to http://www.squarespace.com/myths and using the code MYTHS for 10% off your purchase of a website or domain. There's an interesting new podcast by Parcast out called Unexplained Mysteries. Go to http://parcast.com/unexplained or find it on Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, Spotify, and Google Play. --- Music: "An Opus in Bb" by Blue Dot Sessions "A Simple Shroud" by Blue Dot Sessions "Beeth" by Blue Dot Sessions "Andelo" by Blue Dot Sessions "Toothless Slope" by Blue Dot Sessions "Valantis" by Blue Dot Sessions

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0:00.0	Hey, just a quick note.
0:02.5	This episode contains some violence, as well as depictions of anti-semitism.
0:06.1	There's nothing gratuitous, but if it's concerning, check out the post on MythPodcast.com
0:11.1	for more info.
0:12.6	This week, on Myths and Legends, it's the beginning of the story of the Golem of Prague,
0:17.3	or we'll learn that the easiest way to make a new friend is to actually make a new friend.
0:22.7	And if you don't understand that dad joke, you will at the end of the episode, and I'm
0:25.7	very sorry.
0:26.7	On the creature of the week, you'll see a super-common North American forest creature,
0:30.5	with bright eyes, a bushy tail, and a taste for human blood.
0:40.3	This is Myths and Legends, episode 107A, Guardian.
0:48.8	This is a podcast where I tell stories from mythology and folklore.
0:52.3	Some are incredibly popular stories you think you know, but with surprising origins.
0:57.4	Others are stories that might be new to you, but are definitely worth a listen.
1:01.4	Today, it's the legend of the Golem of Prague.
1:04.2	Now, there are many Golem stories out there, but this one is absolutely the most famous.
1:10.0	Set in the 1500s in Prague, the legend has a confusing history.
1:13.8	Some say it actually stems from events in the 16th century, while most say it was a
1:17.4	literary invention of the 18th and 19th centuries.
1:20.8	This podcast is first and foremost about storytelling, not necessarily history, but we should
1:24.8	give credit where credits do.
1:26.5	The most fully fleshed out version of the Golem of Prague is Rabbi Yudel Rosenberg's story.
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