Andromeda in chains

In mythology Andromeda, the daugher of Cassiopeia and Cepheus, was tied to a rock by her parents as a sacrifice in order to placate the sea monster sent by Neptune. Perseus, passing by on his return from his mission to decapitate Medusa, was struck by Andromeda's beauty and her terrible plight, and killed the sea monster to save her. With the blessing of her parents, Andromeda and Perseus then married and had six children.

Andromeda is also the name of a large constellation in the northern hemisphere. The most famous object in the constellation is the Andromeda Galaxy.