Question

read the source of the allusion. in greek mythology, cassandra is blessed with the power of prophecy; however, she is unable to convince others of her dire predictions due to a curse from the god apollo. what is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below? the economist had been quietly publishing articles about the future of the housing market like a dutiful cassandra. a person who makes unheeded predictions of disaster a person who is excessively modest about his or her expertise

Explanation:

In Greek mythology, Cassandra could predict disasters but no - one believed her. The economist is compared to Cassandra as they make predictions about the housing market that may not be heeded.

Answer:

a person who makes unheeded predictions of disaster