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Legendary Chickens
Category: Society & Culture
Duration: 00:56:16
Publish Date: 2026-03-11 09:00:00
Description:

Have you ever heard a rooster crowing in the new day and wondered why they did that? Would it surprise you to learn that there’s a bunch of myths explaining why? From China to Ancient Greece and Portugal, legendary roosters and chickens have captured the imagination of storytellers!


Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of animal death, animal fighting, colonization, bodily functions, genitalia, child death, death, starvation, sexual content, infidelity, and execution. 


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Cast & Crew

- Co-Hosts: Julia Schifini and Amanda McLoughlin

- Editor: Bren Frederick

- Music: Brandon Grugle, based on "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod

- Artwork: Allyson Wakeman

- Multitude: multitude.productions


About Us

Spirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.



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