Greek mythology and the Constellation Andromeda
The constellation Andromeda is named for the Aethiopian princess of the same name. Andromeda was a daughter of Cepheus and Cassiopeia, who was chained to a rock as a sacrifice to the monster Cetus, before being rescued by Perseus, before Andromeda became the wife of the Greek hero.
The mythology of Andromeda also sees the constellation referred to as the Chained Maiden, Cepheis, meaning daughter of Cepheus, and Persea, meaning the wife of Perseus.
Neighbouring constellations to Andromeda include Cassiopeia, Cepheus, Cetus and Perseus, all related to the myth of Andromeda.
The mythology of Andromeda also sees the constellation referred to as the Chained Maiden, Cepheis, meaning daughter of Cepheus, and Persea, meaning the wife of Perseus.
Neighbouring constellations to Andromeda include Cassiopeia, Cepheus, Cetus and Perseus, all related to the myth of Andromeda.
Andromeda - Uranographia - Johannes Hevelius - PD-life-100
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