cassiopeia

• Nom propre désignant un personnage de la mythologie grecque, épouse de Céphée et mère d'Andromède, ou une constellation en forme de W dans l'hémisphère nord, proche de l'étoile polaire.

A proper noun referring to a figure from Greek mythology, the wife of Cepheus and mother of Andromeda, or a W-shaped constellation in the northern hemisphere near Polaris.

indénombrable · nom propre

1. Mythological QueenB2formal

   In Greek mythology, the queen of Ethiopia, wife of King Cepheus and mother of Andromeda. She was placed among the stars after her death.

   Cassiopée (reine mythologique)

   • Cassiopeia boasted that her daughter Andromeda was more beautiful than the Nereids.
   • The myth of Cassiopeia is a classic tale of vanity and punishment.
   • Cassiopeia was chained to her throne in the sky as a constellation.

2. B1formalscientific

   A prominent constellation in the northern sky, easily recognized by its distinctive W shape formed by five bright stars.

   Cassiopée (constellation)

   • Cassiopeia is visible all year round in the northern hemisphere.
   • The W shape of Cassiopeia makes it easy to find in the night sky.
   • Astronomers use Cassiopeia to locate the North Star, Polaris.