Cassiopeia
figure in Greek mythology; queen of Aethiopia and wife of king Cepheus
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Summary
Cassiopeia is a mythological Greek character[1]. She ranks in the top 5% of mythological greek character entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,878 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Cepheus, King of Aethiopia[3]
- Child: Andromeda[4]
- Sex or gender: female[5]
- Commons category: Cassiopeia (mythology)[6]
- Worshipped by: Greek mythology[7]
- Described by source: Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[8], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[9], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[10], A Cyclopaedia of Female Biography[11], Pauly–Wissowa[12]
- Name in native language: Κασσιόπη[13]
- Derivative work: Cassiopeia[14]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Cassiopeia include she[15], a constellation[16] and Cassiope[17], a taxon[18].
Why It Matters
Cassiopeia has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[19] She is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[20]
Entities named for her include she[15], a constellation[16] and Cassiope[17], a taxon[18].
FAQs
Who was Cassiopeia married to?
Cassiopeia's spouses include Cepheus, King of Aethiopia[3].