This week on Myths and Legends, it's the conclusion to our foul story, where you'll see how

you can crash weddings in style with your Dr. Strange cloak, have an, I can show you the

world moment with a demon and pluck off limbs to pay your debts, all for the low, low price

of your soul.

The creatures this week are horrifying flying snakes, with terrible childhoods.

This is Myths and Legends, Episode 151b, The Bad Place.

This is a podcast where I tell stories from mythology and folklore.

Some are incredibly popular stories you think you know, but with surprising origins.

Others are stories that might be new to you, but are definitely worth listening.

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A guy named Faust made a deal with the devil, through a middle demon, known as Mephistophiles.

In it, he would get basically anything he wanted, in addition to what were essentially

magical powers for 24 years, after which he would die and go to hell.

Some light hijinks ensued last week, but get ready to ramp up the craziness, because

this thing really goes off the rails.

Alright, let's jump into Faust and Mephistophiles, really just having a wonderful night.

You know, this is really nice, Faust said, turning to Mephistophiles, as the pair cruise

Medea style in the Dragon-led chariot, way better than last time.

Last time, of course, had been after Faust boldly asked Mephistophiles to see the depths

of hell itself.

Mephistophiles, for one, wasn't really throw about the existential angst Faust would

inevitably experience, after previewing his final destination for all eternity.

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