Fate plays a critical role in the narratives of heroic figures, often determining their destinies in a predetermined way. Myths depict fate as an inescapable force that influences key events, sometimes in conflict with the hero’s desires or actions. This relationship can generate tension between personal agency and the larger forces of destiny. Heroes frequently encounter prophecies or omens that foreshadow their paths, emphasizing themes of inevitability and the struggle against one’s predetermined fate, thus reflecting profound questions about free will and predestination.