When you think about it, naming a data system Cassandra is an incredible self-own.

@dog wait what

go into more detail i want to hear your take

@vahnj In Greek myth, Cassandra is the daughter of King Priam. In the most popular myths, she was gifted perfect prophecy but also cursed to never be believed until it was too late to act on them. In Aeschylus's play Agamemnon, the titular king is is betrayed led to his death; all characters ignore Cassandra's pleas that he's about to be killed until it's too late.

@dog LOL wow.

I've read a lot of Greek stuff but I guess I missed this one

I should read more period tbf v_v

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