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Andromeda , in Greek mythology, princess of Ethiopia, daughter of King Cepheus, king of Ethiopia, and Cassiopeia. According to most legends Cassiopeia angered Poseidon by saying that Andromeda (or possibly Cassiopeia herself) was more beautiful than the nereids. Poseidon sent a sea monster to prey upon the country; he could be appeased only by the sacrifice of the king's daughter. Andromeda in sacrifice was chained to a rock by the sea; but she was rescued by Perseus , who killed the monster and later married her. Cassiopeia, Cepheus, and Andromeda were all set among the stars as constellations.

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Andromeda In Greek mythology, daughter of Cepheus and Cassiopea, king and queen of Ethiopia. When her country was under threat from a sea dragon, Andromeda was offered as a sacrifice and chained to a rock by the sea. She was saved by Perseus.

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Andromeda (abbr. And, gen. Andromedae) A constellation of the northern sky, representing Princess Andromeda of Greek mythology. Its brightest stars are Alpha Andromedae (Alpheratz) and Beta Andromedae (Mirach). It contains the notable double star Gamma Andromedae (Almaak) and the 9th-magnitude planetary nebula NGC 7662. The constellation's best-known feature is the Andromeda Galaxy.

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