Andromeda - Definition and Overview

In Greek mythology, Andromeda was the daughter of Cepheus and Cassiopeia. She is represented in the northern sky by the constellation Andromeda which contains the Andromeda Galaxy.

The name Andromeda may also refer to—

• a plant genus of the heath family.
• any one of several comic book characters.
• Gene Roddenberry's Andromeda, an American television series.
• a progressive metal band from Sweden.