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Cassandra

Trojan princess and seer brought home as Agamemnon's captive, cursed to speak true prophecies that no one around her will believe.

major

Also known as Cassandra Apollo, Cassandra The Seer Apollo, Cassandra O Father, Cassandra O Woman, Cassandra Death, Cassandra Man, Cassandra Yet, Cassandra Ah

First appearance: agamemnon

As a major figure in Agamemnon, Cassandra is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

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Cassandra enters the play as silent spoil of war, a royal daughter of fallen Troy standing on the terrace of the house that destroyed her city. Her gift of prophecy, once granted by Apollo and then twisted into a curse,…

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See Cassandra in agamemnon

Character Web

15 connections

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AIAigisthosAPApolloCACalchasCLClytemnestraZEZeusCACassandra

Relationship types

  • Rivalry
  • Psychological
  • Other

Character groups

  • Protagonist
  • House of Atreus and Gods
  • Mythological Figures and Future Avenger
  • Divine and Prophetic Forces

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Relationships

Relationship notes

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See Cassandra in agamemnon

In the story

Cassandra appears across 2 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

Chapter companion notes

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See Cassandra in agamemnon