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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.—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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