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Mythology

Mythology . Myth of Cassandra Zeus Achilles. Myth of cassandra.

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Mythology

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  1. Mythology Myth of Cassandra Zeus Achilles

  2. Myth of cassandra • Cassandra, also known as Alexandra or Kassandra, was the daughter of King Priam and Queen Hecuba of Troy. Her name means 'she who entangles men' in Greek. She had the power of prophecy and the curse of never being believed. A common version of her story is that Apollo gave her the power of prophecy to seduce her, and then cursed her when he failed. In an alternate version, she fell asleep in a temple, and snakes whispered in her ears which lead her to able to hear the future.When Cassandra refused Apollo's attempted seduction, he gave her the curse of never being believed. She is a representation of both epic tradition and of tragedy.

  3. This is Cassandra, daughter of king Priam.

  4. Zeus • Zeus was the Father of Gods and men • Rules the Olympians of Mount Olympus • He was the God of the sky and thunder • He was one of the “big three”

  5. Achilles • Achilles was a greek hero in the Trojan war. He was invincible except for a weak spot, his achillestendent. He killed the prince of Troy, Hector, and in turn was shot by a poison arrow that ended his life. • His mother was the nymph Thetis, his father, Peleus, was the king of Myrmidons.

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