Fate & Fabled — Season 1, Episode 8: How Ancient Mythologies Defy the Gender Binary
9 min • 4 seasons, 30 episodes
Episode synopsis
Creation, transformation, and the quest for self-knowledge – these are universal themes that appear across world mythology. But there’s another common thread within these tales: gender fluidity. It’s not only commonplace in many mythologies, but an essential aspect of some important mythical figures: from androgynous creators and fertility deities to warriors and prophets that defy the gender binary.
About Fate & Fabled
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.
More episodes from Season 1
- E1The Fates: Greek Mythology's Most Powerful Deities
- E2Why Are Cats Mythology’s Most Popular Creatures?
- E3How Isis Brought Her True Love Back From the Dead
- E4What Constellations Mean to Different Cultures
- E5Why Aren't Angels Scary Anymore?
- E6Persephone: Bringer of Life or Destruction?
- E7How Sun Mythologies Are Universal
- E9Trickster Gods and the Mortals Who Love Them
- E10Aztec Mythology and the Origins of Humanity
- E11How Mountains Inspire Mythology
- E12Chinnamasta: The Headless Goddess of Self-Sacrifice
- E13Valkyries: The Real Story Behind These Warriors of Legend