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A Retelling of The Story of Andromeda

Dive into the retelling of the myth of Andromeda, daughter of Queen Cassiopeia and King Cepheus, as she becomes a constellation in the night sky. Discover the story of Perseus slaying the sea monster to save Andromeda and the celestial beauty that remains. Learn about the astronomical significance of the Andromeda Galaxy and explore the mysteries of the cosmos. This educational guide by the Georgia Department of Education in May 2018 combines legend and science to unravel the wonders of the universe.

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A Retelling of The Story of Andromeda

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  1. A Retelling of The Story of Andromeda A Greek Myth to Explain What We See in the Night Sky Georgia Department of Education May 2018

  2. Queen Cassiopeia and King Cepheus of Ethiopia

  3. Daughter: Andromeda Our daughter is more beautiful than the sea nymphs.

  4. How dare her! I will send a flood and sea monster to destroy Ethiopia! Sea Nymphs →Poseidon We are insulted by Queen Cassiopeia. Her daughter is not more beautiful than us!

  5. Cetus: The Sea Monster

  6. King Cepheus Sacrifices His Daughter

  7. Perseus with the head of the Gorgan Medusa

  8. Perseus slew Cetus and saved Andromeda.

  9. Who will be married to Andromeda? ….Uphold the promise to Perseus? ….Uphold the agreement to Agenor? There was an epic battle.

  10. In the end, Andromeda upheld her parents promise to Perseus. As reward for keeping her promise, upon Andromeda’s death, she threw her body among the stars.

  11. Andromeda: More Fact, Less Myth • Constellation Andromeda contains our Galaxy’s companion: Andromeda Galaxy • Can be seen with the naked eye • 2.2 million light years away • What kinds of questions do you have about other stars with planets?...other galaxies? etc.

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