Kassandra is a character from Greek mythology, known for her gift of prophecy. She was a daughter of Priam, the king of Troy, and was granted the ability to see the future by the god Apollo. However, after rejecting Apollo's romantic advances, she was cursed so that no one would believe her predictions, leading to tragic consequences during the Trojan War. In literature and popular culture, Kassandra's story often highlights themes of fate and the struggle against being unheard. Her warnings about the fall of Troy and the dangers of the Trojan Horse went unheeded, illustrating the tragic irony of her situation.