Which mythology does Cassiopeia belong to?

Cassiopeia belongs to Greek mythology.

Which stories does Cassiopeia appear in?

Cassiopeia appears in Perseus, told as chaptered audio dramas in MythologyNow.

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Cassiopeia

Vain queen whose boast doomed her daughter to the sea

Mythology: Greek mythology
Children: Andromeda
Group: Mortal · Ruler
Appears in: Perseus

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Cassiopeia is the proud queen of Aethiopia who boasts that she, or her daughter Andromeda, is more beautiful than the sea-nymphs. The Nereids demand vengeance, and Poseidon sends a monster to ravage her land until Andromeda is offered to it. For her vanity she is bound to her throne among the stars, set to circle the pole forever upside down.

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Who is Cassiopeia?: Cassiopeia is the proud queen of Aethiopia who boasts that she, or her daughter Andromeda, is more beautiful than the sea-nymphs. The Nereids demand vengeance, and Poseidon sends a monster to ravage her land until Andromeda is offered to it.
Which mythology does Cassiopeia belong to?: Cassiopeia belongs to Greek mythology.
Which stories does Cassiopeia appear in?: Cassiopeia appears in Perseus, told as chaptered audio dramas in MythologyNow.

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