The myth of Cassandra
Casandra is the daughter of Priam and Hecuba, and twin sister of Helenus. At birth, it became a party in the temple of Apollo, on the outskirts of Troy.
the evening, parents went away and left the baby in the temple by an oversight. The next day they returned to collect them, the twins were asleep and I spent two serpents tongue over his sense organs to cleanse them. Parents began to scream of anguish, at which snakes withdrew. That was how Cassandra and Helenus had the prophetic gift when they were adults.
Another version of the legend, indicates that Apollo was in love with Cassandra and promised the girl the gift of prophecy was accepted surrender to it. She accepted, but once initiated in the arts of divination, refused to fulfill its part of the deal. Given this, Apollo spat in his mouth and pulled the gift of persuasion, so that although she was telling the truth, no one would believe him.
What happened with his gift of prophecy, is that the god Apollo took possession of it and formulated it in that state oracles. The gift was different and interpreted Helenus the future through the examination of birds and exterior signs on.
Cassandra is primarily known for his predictions in two crucial moments in the history of Troy. The first occurs when she predicts that Paris-still unknown-bring ruin to the city. When this will be sentenced to death last time she recognizes that the youth is the son of Priam.
Later, when Paris appears to Helen of Troy states that the fact it will cause the ruin of the city, but nobody listens. Then, after the death of Hector, Priam when he returns, she discovers that her father brings the corpse of his brother before this fact is known.
Also, is adamantly opposed, along with the seer Laocoon for the introduction of the famous wooden horse, for she knew that this was a trap and came in Achaean warriors. Of course, no one believes her and Apollo sent a snake to devour Laocoon and his sons. Therefore, the Trojans let the horse into the city.
During the looting, Kassandra is hidden in the temple of Athena, but Ajax's aims. She embraces the goddess, but Ajax does not stop and the start of it, causing the statue to sway. Given this, the Trojans will get offended and stoned the young fighter, but he takes refuge in the temple just to offend and be saved.
then when the Achaeans divide the spoils, Cassandra is given to Agamemnon, who falls in love with the girl. She had remained untouched so far, but now belongs to Agamemnon and he has apparently called Teledamo twins and Pelops.
According to one version, when Agamemnon comes to Miscenas, his wife Clytemnestra kills him and kills Cassandra jealousy, even though she had a lover.
Cassandra is also known as Alexandra, and Licrofón protagonist makes a poem believed to be prophetic.
the evening, parents went away and left the baby in the temple by an oversight. The next day they returned to collect them, the twins were asleep and I spent two serpents tongue over his sense organs to cleanse them. Parents began to scream of anguish, at which snakes withdrew. That was how Cassandra and Helenus had the prophetic gift when they were adults.
Another version of the legend, indicates that Apollo was in love with Cassandra and promised the girl the gift of prophecy was accepted surrender to it. She accepted, but once initiated in the arts of divination, refused to fulfill its part of the deal. Given this, Apollo spat in his mouth and pulled the gift of persuasion, so that although she was telling the truth, no one would believe him.
What happened with his gift of prophecy, is that the god Apollo took possession of it and formulated it in that state oracles. The gift was different and interpreted Helenus the future through the examination of birds and exterior signs on.
Cassandra is primarily known for his predictions in two crucial moments in the history of Troy. The first occurs when she predicts that Paris-still unknown-bring ruin to the city. When this will be sentenced to death last time she recognizes that the youth is the son of Priam.
Later, when Paris appears to Helen of Troy states that the fact it will cause the ruin of the city, but nobody listens. Then, after the death of Hector, Priam when he returns, she discovers that her father brings the corpse of his brother before this fact is known.
Also, is adamantly opposed, along with the seer Laocoon for the introduction of the famous wooden horse, for she knew that this was a trap and came in Achaean warriors. Of course, no one believes her and Apollo sent a snake to devour Laocoon and his sons. Therefore, the Trojans let the horse into the city.
During the looting, Kassandra is hidden in the temple of Athena, but Ajax's aims. She embraces the goddess, but Ajax does not stop and the start of it, causing the statue to sway. Given this, the Trojans will get offended and stoned the young fighter, but he takes refuge in the temple just to offend and be saved.
then when the Achaeans divide the spoils, Cassandra is given to Agamemnon, who falls in love with the girl. She had remained untouched so far, but now belongs to Agamemnon and he has apparently called Teledamo twins and Pelops.
According to one version, when Agamemnon comes to Miscenas, his wife Clytemnestra kills him and kills Cassandra jealousy, even though she had a lover.
Cassandra is also known as Alexandra, and Licrofón protagonist makes a poem believed to be prophetic.
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