Title
Cassandra: legendary Greek prophetess, daughter of Priam, king of Troy, and Hecuba
Caption
Cassandra: legendary Greek prophetess, daughter of Priam, king of Troy, and Hecuba. Rejected Apollo's advances, so he made it so that no one believed her prophecies, even though usually true. Prophet of doom. A character in Homer; in Shakespeare "Troilus and Cressida" 1602; Chaucer "Troilus and Cresayde" c1385-90
Date
14th century
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07101_390005679
License type
Rights managed
Available size
23,1Mb (2,4Mb) / 7,6in x 11,8in / 2275 x 3543 (300dpi)