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Fate & Fabled
Music of the Gods
In many mythologies, music is associated with explosions of life and bursts of creativity.
Why Prometheus Risked Everything For Humans
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 Prometheus Risked Everything For Humans
Season 2 Episode 7 | 7m 30s | CC
Greek Gods are notorious for petty squabbling, brutal punishments, and meddling in people’s love lives. But in the myth of Prometheus, an immortal makes the ultimate sacrifice for the sake of humankind. A wily Titan who stole fire from the Gods and gave it to humans, Prometheus represents risk, progress, and generally sticking it to the man — Zeus.
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