Various traditions encapsulate the struggles against fate through stories like those of Oedipus, who battles the prophecy of his downfall, and the Epic of Gilgamesh, where the hero grapples with mortality. Other examples include Hindu epics that discuss karma and dharma, illustrating how individuals navigate destiny with their free will. These narratives often emphasize that through conflict and resistance, characters reveal the human spirit and its quest for agency against destined outcomes.