About this season
Humans have been retelling myths and legends for millennia – but why? That’s what Fate & Fabled, a brand new show right here on Storied explores! Follow along with co-hosts Emily Zarka and Moiya McTier as they chronicle through mythology’s influence on humanity.
Episodes (5)
1. Why Prometheus Risked EVERYTHING For Humans
Aired 2 February 2023 • 8 min
The Greek Titan Prometheus molded humans from mud and gave us fire to cook and advance our civilization - a good deed that famously didn’t go unpunished!
2. The Fantastic Powers of Hades and Persephone
Queen of the Dead is a pretty cool title though. Hades used an invisibility *helmet, not a shield.
3. The Surprising Centuries-old Origins of the Unicorn
Aired 2 March 2023 • 8 min
Most of us think of unicorns as happy, magical horses, but this class of one-horned creatures has a darker, more multifaceted history than you might expect.
4. The Unbelievably Tragic Story of Cú Chulainn
Aired 30 March 2023 • 11 min
In Irish folklore, Cú Chulainn was one of the greatest warriors ever to live. From his first battle against a vicious hound at the age of 6 to his last against an entire army just two decades later, Cú Chulainn lived a legendary, but short life. Some might call him a tragic hero, but is it tragic to get everything you ever wanted?
5. Why Does Every Culture Have Myths About Trees?
Aired 26 April 2023 • 10 min
Cultures around the world have venerated trees for thousands of years, often seeing them as gifts from or manifestations of Gods. With their impressive size, longevity, and ability to support life, it’s hard not to see trees as divine. But unlike the gods they sometimes represent, trees rely on us almost as much as we rely on them.