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Not only is the sacrifice of the Troy king Priam’s daughter Polyxena graphically detailed, wrinkles are even visible around her mother Hecuba’s eyes.
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John Oseid, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Or perhaps the Monk, Hecuba, the Rani, someone related to the Doctor or River Song, or a completely new character?
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 21 June 2024
Women have transformed into beasts throughout mythological history (like Hecuba, who was turned into a dog as both a respite and a curse, or the Irish tale of Uirne, part of the Fenian Cycle), but that wasn’t always a matter of choice.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2024
Other characters include Cassandra, the daughter of Priam and Hecuba, king and queen of Troy.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
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John Oseid, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Or perhaps the Monk, Hecuba, the Rani, someone related to the Doctor or River Song, or a completely new character?
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 21 June 2024
Women have transformed into beasts throughout mythological history (like Hecuba, who was turned into a dog as both a respite and a curse, or the Irish tale of Uirne, part of the Fenian Cycle), but that wasn’t always a matter of choice.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2024
Other characters include Cassandra, the daughter of Priam and Hecuba, king and queen of Troy.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
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“Hecuba.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Hecuba. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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