Netflix's newly released series Kaos is now streaming on the platform and has viewers wondering what it was that led to Zeus believing his end is fast approaching. He also goes on to believe that the other Greek Gods are plotting against him.
The answer is the prophecy made by the Fates, responsible for predicting the future, which ultimately made Zues paranoid. Even in Greek mythology, Fates are the three goddesses, holding significant power in predicting the future of mortal and immortal beings. The Fates in Netflix's Kaos are inspired by these supernatural beings.
Fans and viewers have been impressed with the unparalleled plot of the dark comedy, focusing on a paranoid God and his encounters with humans and other Greek Gods while he's doubting everyone around him.
While the series is all about the connection between the world of the Gods and the world of humans, other superpowered beings like the Fates have significantly contributed to the chaos in Kaos. Read more to take a deep dive into who are the Fates in the Netflix series and Greek mythology.
Who are the Fates in Kaos?
As seen in the second episode of the Netflix series, the Fates—Atropos, Lachesis, and Clotho played by Sam Buttery, Suzy Eddie Izzard, and Ché are present when Orpheus and Dionysus arrive at the Cave bar. They are keeping charge of the process through which humans enter the underworld, only after meeting the required conditions.
These Fates have to ensure fair play and keep an eye on the mortals to prevent any unwanted situation. In the same episodes, Lachesis accepts the watch of Dionysus's father to clear the path of the underworld for Orpheus.
Additionally, their main task is to make prophecies about the Gods and their followers to remind them about their fate.
What happens to the prophecies in Kaos?
The prophecy that ignited tensions among the Gods and injected Zeus with rage and fear was indeed made by the Fates. The prophecy says "A line appears, the order wanes, the family falls and kaos reigns" which means Zeus will face a midlife crisis.
Soon after Jeff Goldblum's Zeus notices a wrinkle on his forehead, he becomes paranoid and starts believing that the world of humans and his fellow Gods have planned his destruction.
The wrinkle hinted at the prophecy being fulfilled anytime soon, leaving Zeus worried about his fate. Apart from the prediction about God, Atropos also reminded Prometheus about his destiny in episode five which involved killing Charon.
However, the prophecies made by the Fates in Kaos can also lead to a huge misunderstanding and twist. They tell Poseidon that Minos could kill his firstborn son, but don't explain that the prophecy was about Ari, who is the firstborn of the twins.
This misinterpretation of the prophecy leads Poseidon to target the wrong person, forcing him to ultimately destroy his life. In the finale, the Fates disclose that their prophecy about Zeus will only come true if he truly believes in it.
The Greek God then witnesses his lost watch on Lachesis and is consumed by wrath. Following his anger, Zeus is seen trying to kill the Fates in fire, but their fate remains a secret.
Who are the Fates in Greek mythology?
The Netflix series is a modern adaptation of Greek mythology, mostly revolving around the Greek Gods and other related beings like the Fates.
While they are called Fates in Kaos, these supernatural beings are recognized as Moirai in Greek mythology and are three sisters responsible for controlling human destiny.
Each of them has their responsibilities with Clotho spinning the thread of life, Lachesis estimating how long a person will live, and Atropos finally cutting the thread, marking the end of a human's life. According to Greek mythology, it's almost impossible for mortals to escape their fate determined by the three Fates.
Kaos is streaming on Netflix.
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