Apollo and Cassandra | Athena and Poseidon - Ancient Greek Myths - Cartoons

Based on a story by Lin and Don Donn - https://ancienthistory.mrdonn.org/myt..., used with permission. Apollo and Cassandra | Athena and Poseidon - Ancient Greek Myths - Cartoons APOLLO AND CASSANDRA Cassandra was given the gift of prophecy, but was also cursed by the god Apollo so that her accurate prophecies would not be believed. Many versions of the myth relate that she incurred the god's wrath by refusing him sex, after promising herself to him in exchange for the power of prophecy. ATHENA AND POSEIDON Athena and Poseidon vied for control of Athens and its surrounding territory, Attica. The contest took place on the Acropolis. Poseidon struck the rock with his trident and produced a salt spring or a horse. Athena brought forth an olive tree from the ground by the touch of her spear and she was proclaimed the victor. Subscribe to our Cartoon For Kids Channel: https://bit.ly/1BmTOqY #greekstories #greekgods #greekmythology #ancientgreekgods