Why Are Cats Mythology’s Most Popular Creatures?

Fate & Fabled • Season 1 • Episode 2

About this episode

Not quite deities and definitely not human, cats have stalked our cultural imagination since ancient times. As demons, defenders, evil sidekicks, and sleek companions, they play many roles in culture and myth. But what makes cats so enduring, and what does our feline fascination tell us about human nature?