Cassandra: Priestess of Troy

The Ancients

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🗓️ 13 April 2025

⏱️ 49 minutes

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Summary

*This episode discusses sexual assault*

Cursed by Apollo to always speak the truth but never be believed; what makes Cassandra's story so timeless and compelling?

Tristan Hughes is joined by Dr Emily Hauser to explore the mythological and historical connections of Cassandra, the tragic prophetess of Troy. They discuss how Cassandra's story and appalling treatment at the hands of both gods and men intertwined with themes of prophecy, tragedy, and misogyny, has fascinated generations. From Agamemnon, the Iliad and Clytemnestra, Tristan and Emily discuss Cassandra's role in ancient texts and possible real-life inspirations.

Hear related episodes:

Elektra:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3K3WyCkTIA4X8PxTgNC3Ky

Troy:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3K3WyCkTIA4X8PxTgNC3Ky

Presented by Tristan Hughes. Produced and edited by Joseph Knight. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.

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1:28.3	I'm Tristan Hughes, your host.
1:30.3	Today we're returning to ancient Greek mythology and one of the most well-known women from the Trojan War,
1:36.3	Cassandra, the beautiful princess and tragic prophetess of Troy.
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