Cassandra (single)
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"Cassandra" is a 1998 single by Norwegian metal band Theatre of Tragedy
. This was the first and only single to be taken from their 1998 album Aégis
. The character Cassandra
is taken from Greek mythology
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Theatre of Tragedy
Theatre of Tragedy was a Norwegian band from Stavanger, active between 1993 and 2010. They are best known for their earlier albums, which provided a great deal of influence to the gothic metal genre.-Biography:...
. This was the first and only single to be taken from their 1998 album Aégis
Aégis
Aégis is the third music album of Norwegian metal band Theatre of Tragedy, and the last album of their musical period defined by gothic stylings and Early Modern English lyrics.- Music and lyrics :...
. The character Cassandra
Cassandra
In Greek mythology, Cassandra was the daughter of King Priam and Queen Hecuba of Troy. Her beauty caused Apollo to grant her the gift of prophecy...
is taken from Greek mythology
Greek mythology
Greek mythology is the body of myths and legends belonging to the ancient Greeks, concerning their gods and heroes, the nature of the world, and the origins and significance of their own cult and ritual practices. They were a part of religion in ancient Greece...
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Tracklist
- "Cassandra" (Cheap Wine Edit) - 3:48
- "Aoede" (Edit) - 3:54
- "Cassandra" (Album Version) - 6:47