In Greek mythology, Cassiopeia was the proud queen of Aethiopia, who dared to proclaim that she and her daughter, Andromeda, were as beautiful as the sea nymphs themselves.
Angered by her boldness, Poseidon condemned her to the heavens, where she circles the north celestial pole for all eternity. Half the year she hangs upside down in a gesture meant to humble her, yet Cassiopeia remains seated upon her throne, still radiant, still unbowed, still brushing her hair.
Though the gods sought to silence her pride, she endures as a symbol of feminine strength and self-worth — a queen who would not dim her own light or that of her daughter’s.
Cassiopeia is best seen between late September and December from the northern hemisphere and the north of the southern hemisphere.
This A5 watercolour comes with its own carefully researched History Note detailing the story behind the constellation. As Cassiopeia is closely associated with feminine self-worth and pride, she would make the perfect gift for any strong women in your life.
In Greek mythology, Cassiopeia was the proud queen of Aethiopia, who dared to proclaim that she and her daughter, Andromeda, were as beautiful as the sea nymphs themselves.
Angered by her boldness, Poseidon condemned her to the heavens, where she circles the north celestial pole for all eternity. Half the year she hangs upside down in a gesture meant to humble her, yet Cassiopeia remains seated upon her throne, still radiant, still unbowed, still brushing her hair.
Though the gods sought to silence her pride, she endures as a symbol of feminine strength and self-worth — a queen who would not dim her own light or that of her daughter’s.
Cassiopeia is best seen between late September and December from the northern hemisphere and the north of the southern hemisphere.
This A5 watercolour comes with its own carefully researched History Note detailing the story behind the constellation. As Cassiopeia is closely associated with feminine self-worth and pride, she would make the perfect gift for any strong women in your life.
