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As a oracle commanded her to be sacrificed to the sea monster sent by Poseidon for the boast of her mother of her beauty.

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Why was Andromeda tied to a rock?

as a sacrifice to a sea monster


How did Andromeda get its name?

The name Andromeda comes from Greek mythology. Andromeda was a princess who was saved from a sea monster by the hero Perseus. The constellation Andromeda is said to represent the chained princess, as she was tied to a rock as a sacrifice to the monster.


What is meant by the term Andromeda?

The term Andromeda can mean several different things. In mythology, Andromeda is the daughter of Cassiopeia and Cepheus. Andromeda also can refer to the Andromeda Galaxy, which is 2.5 million light years away from us. Andromeda is also a television series and there's a game called Andromeda. Andromeda can refer to any of these things.


Why was it named the Andromeda galaxy?

Because the Andromeda Galaxy or M31 is a major galaxy and is found in the constellation Andromeda.


Who did Andromeda marry?

Andromeda married Perseus.


Why was the Andromeda galaxy named after Andromeda?

The Andromeda galaxy was named after the princess Andromeda from Greek mythology. The constellation Andromeda, in which the galaxy is found, is also named after her. It was named as such because of its proximity to the constellation and its association with the myth.


Was Andromeda turned into a mortal or demigod?

Andromeda was always mortal; after death she became the constellation Andromeda.


Why is Andromeda called Andromeda?

Andromeda is named after the princess Andromeda from Greek mythology. She was known for being beautiful and was the daughter of King Cepheus and Queen Cassiopeia. The constellation Andromeda is located near the constellation Cepheus, which represents her father.


What is the legend of Theseus and Ariadne on the rock?

Click the Ariadne link below and read all about Theseus and Ariadne. She was not on a rock, though. Maybe you have mixed their stories with the one about Perseus and Andromeda. She was tied to a rock.


What rhymes with Andromeda?

There are no perfect rhymes for the word Andromeda.


What is the duration of A for Andromeda?

The duration of A for Andromeda is 2700.0 seconds.


What type of star is Andromeda?

Andromeda is not a star. It is a constellation. But it is also the name, given in short form, to the Andromeda Nebula.