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Fate & Fabled
How Sun Mythologies Are Universal
The Sun plays a central role in nearly all world mythologies.
Why Aren't Angels Scary Anymore?
Join Dr. Moiya McTier & Emily Zarka and dig into the stories and characters of ancient mythologies to explore why such tales were crafted, and investigate mythology’s influence on humanity.
Why Aren't Angels Scary Anymore?
Season 1 Episode 5 | 10m 22s | CC
As beings that mediate between heaven and earth, angels have been the focus of both fascination and fear for centuries. In the past, they’ve been described as fireballs, forms without substance, or massive beings that collect blood or trumpet the end of time. Where did these archetypes come from and why has that of the winged cherub endured?
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