This week on the Myths and Legends podcast, we'll see Sigurd finally fight that dragon,

and then the young man who's lived his life in honor and peace will take a hard left,

and you guessed it, spark a cycle of revenge that will leave most dead.

It seems like I've said that phrase for every episode in the series so far.

You'll also see that, should you find an evil, magical ring that promises doom and destruction to mepherones it,

you should definitely use it to pose mirrors to a stranger mere days after meeting her.

In the creature of the week, you'll see that if you're missing a sandal, it's likely come to life,

and it's only a matter of time before it's running around your house singing and knowing songs.

This is the Myths and Legends podcast, episode 3D, Blood of the Dragon.

This is a podcast where I tell the original tales behind legendary stories.

Some are popular ones that you know, but the original story is very different.

Some are more obscure stories that you really should hear.

Before I start, I want to thank Banana Finn for a great review.

It's awesome of you and I appreciate it, and sorry if I said your name wrong.

Today I'm continuing the saga of the Volsings, the story of an ill-fated Norse family.

If this is your first time hearing the show, it's not the best place to jump in.

The story starts on episode 3A.

Previously on the podcast, King Sigmund died in battle, and the magical sword from Odin

was shattered.

His wife found safe passage to Denmark, and his son was raised by the Kings there in exile,

while the man who killed his father ruled his kingdom.

The son's name is Sigurd, and he was educated by Regan, the Smith who told him the story

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