Cassandra & Hillary: A Greek Tragedy in the Making

In Greek Mythology, Cassandra was the daughter of King Priam of Troy. When the God Apollo tried to seduce her, she refused him, and to punish her, she received the gift of prophecy, but also the curse of never being believed.

In modern times, Hillary Clinton draws some comparisons with the Cassandra of myth and Greek tragedy. When Bernie speaks of the Revolution which will enable all Americans to have health care, while at the same time exacting revenge on Wall Street for their many transgressions, he is truly believed.

When Donald Trump speaks of the mythical wall that will miraculously be built and paid for by Mexico, he is believed. So the myth continues. The one who is seen as “honest and trustworthy” tells his supporters things that cannot possible come true. And the one who vows to only promise that which is within her power to enact is considered the liar. So it goes.

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