As Greek mythology’s original Mother Earth, it was often Gaia’s burden to save the world.

Gaia: The Mother of Creation Fate & Fabled

Premiered October 14, 2022
Gaia: The Mother of Creation

Imagine being the mother to every single living thing. What would you do if one of your children threatened the safety of the others? Would you kill or imprison your progeny to save the world? Gaia would know. As Greek mythology’s original Mother Earth, with the unique ability to create life from nothing, it was often Gaia’s burden to save the world from the cruelty of her immortal children.

About the Program

Fate & Fabled

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.

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