Cassandra is a Trojan seeking refuge in Krete, who is subject to a terrible curse: She tells the truth, but no one believes a word she says.
Biography[]
Meeting Riddy[]
Cassandra was a witness to the Trojan War, during which she saw the truth about the Trojan Horse and attempted to warn her countrymen about the Greeks hiding inside, only to have her warning disregarded due to her curse. She found refuge in Krete.
She approaches Riddy and tries to warn her that the gods are stealing human souls, but yet again, her warning is ignored. She then prophecizes that Riddy will leave her husband Orpheus before the day ends. When Riddy is hit by a truck and killed, Cassandra explains that what she actually meant was that Riddy was going to leave everyone. She then watches Riddy's body being taken away by the paramedics, accompanied by Riddy's mother.[1]
Warning the Trojans[]
Astyanax and the other six Trojans are released by President Minos despite vandalizing the Gods' monument, as agreed upon by Ari and Minos. However, as the Trojans celebrate, Cassandra's screams for them to run, but her screams go unanswered. And that night, whilst they slept, armed forces enter the Trojan compound and take Nax and his comrades into custody, where they are killed by the Minotaur.[2]
Advising Riddy[]
70 miles out from Heraklion, Cassandra crosses paths Riddy with on the road. She reveals that she is a prophet, as is Riddy now. She instructs Riddy to find Ari and set the living free, whilst Caeneus does the same with the dead.[3]
Powers and abilities[]
- Prophecy: Cassandra has the gift of prophecy, however she is cursed so that no one believes her prophecies.
- Truth seeing
Personality[]
Cassandra is a disturbed person, probably due to her curse which causes her to see the hidden truth that she can't share with anyone, as no one ever believes her. She is chaotic, stealing from a grocery store and eating cat food with her fingers.
Appearances[]
Season 1[]
Behind the scenes[]
- Cassandra is portrayed by Billie Piper.
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