Why Aren't Angels Scary Anymore? | Fate & Fabled

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As beings that mediate between heaven and earth, angels have been the focus of both fascination and fear for centuries. For many of us today, the enduring image of an angel is a winged, benevolent baby or adult sporting a halo. But 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? Hosted by Dr. Moiya McTier & Dr. Emily Zarka, FATE & FABLED explores the stories and characters of mythologies from all around the world - why they came to be and how they impact us still today. Host / Writer: Dr. Emily Zarka Director: David Schulte Executive Producer: Amanda Fox Producer: Thomas Fernandes Editor / Animator: P.W. Shelton Assistant Editor: Jordyn Buckland Illustrator: Sophie Calhoun Script Editors: Emily Zarka, PhD & Moiya McTier, PhD Fact Checker: Yvonne McGreevy Fact Checker: Yvonne McGreevy Additional Footage: Shutterstock Music: APM Music Executive in Charge (PBS): Maribel Lopez Director of Programming (PBS): Gabrielle Ewing Fate & Fabled is produced by Spotzen for PBS Digital Studios.