Cassandra

American  

[kuh-san-druh] / kəˈsæn drə /

noun

1. Also called Alexandra. Classical Mythology. a daughter of Priam and Hecuba, a prophet cursed by Apollo so that her prophecies, though true, were fated never to be believed.

2. a person who prophesies doom or disaster.

3. a female given name: from a Greek word meaning “helper of men.”

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Cassandra British  

/ kəˈsændrə /

noun

1. Greek myth a daughter of Priam and Hecuba, endowed with the gift of prophecy but fated never to be believed

2. anyone whose prophecies of doom are unheeded

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Cassandra Cultural  

1. In classical mythology, a prophetess in Troy during the Trojan War (see also Trojan War) whose predictions, although true, were never believed by those around her. Apollo had given her the gift of prophecy but made it worthless after she refused his amorous advances. The Greeks captured Cassandra after their victory and sacrilegiously removed her from the temple of Athena. As a result, Athena helped cause shipwrecks and enormous loss of life to the Greeks on their return home.

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A “Cassandra” is someone who constantly predicts bad news.

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Cassandra

Cassandra Wilson, the Grammy-winning vocalist known for her deep roots in classic jazz and wide-ranging renditions from blues, folk and country, has died.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026

"The United States is the only country in the world where fossils like this are considered personal property," Cassandra Hatton, head of science and natural history at Sotheby's, told AFP before the auction.

From Barron's ● Jul. 14, 2026

"It's really incredible to see and to have the level of public interest," said Cassandra Hatton, Sotheby's worldwide head of science and natural history.

From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026

“Our vet staff is using some really amazing therapies to help her with that healing,” said Cassandra Davis, director of volunteer services for the aquarium.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 15, 2026

Cassandra and I did them all the time when we were playing.

From "Ugly" by Robert Hoge