Monday, November 16, 2009

Does the name Cassandra have a meaning? Is it french?

In Greek mythology, Cassandra ("she who entangles men") (also known as Alexandra) was a daughter of King Priam and Queen Hecuba of Troy whose beauty caused Apollo to grant her the gift of prophecy. However, when she did not return his love, Apollo placed a curse on her so that no one would ever believe her predictions.

Does the name Cassandra have a meaning? Is it french?
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