In the Iliad, she is described as the loveliest of the daughters of Priam (King of Troy), and gifted with prophecy. The god Apollo loved her, but she spurned him. As a punishment, he decreed that no one would ever believe her. So when she told her fellow Trojans that the Greeks were hiding inside the wooden horse...well, you know what happened.
A compelling and puzzling image. But come to think, I am listening to birds with much appreciation lately!
Posted by: Lucy | March 14, 2010 at 10:48 AM
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Posted by: dale | March 14, 2010 at 05:45 PM