Cassiopeia etymology

Etymology

The name "Cassiopeia" originates from Greek mythology.

• Greek: Κασσιέπεια (Kassíepéia)

Meaning and Origin

In Greek mythology, Cassiopeia was the queen of Ethiopia and wife of Cepheus. According to the myth:

• Cassiopeia boasted that her daughter, Andromeda, was more beautiful than the Nereids (sea nymphs).
• The Nereids were outraged and appealed to Poseidon, the god of the sea.
• Poseidon sent a sea monster to ravage Ethiopia as punishment for Cassiopeia's arrogance.
• To appease Poseidon, Andromeda had to be sacrificed to the sea monster.
• Perseus rescued Andromeda, killing the sea monster and freeing Cassiopeia from her punishment.

After her death, Cassiopeia was placed among the stars as a constellation, along with her husband Cepheus and daughter Andromeda. The constellation of Cassiopeia is known for its distinctive "W" or "M" shape.

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