Cassandra statue 插畫檔

In Greek mythology, Cassandra is the daughter of the Trojan king Priam and Hecuba. The god Apollo gave her the gift of divination because of her beauty. However, when she rejected his attempts at seduction, he cursed her and her offspring so that no one would believe her prophecies. Therefore, in ancient mythology, she is considered a tragic heroine who always foresaw disaster but was never heard. Such unheard warnings are called Cassandra calls. Illustration from 19th century.