Cepheus
(
Κηφεύς).
1.
King of Aethiopia, son of Belus, husband of Cassiopea, and father of
Andromeda (q.v.). He was placed among the stars after
his death.
2.
Son of Aleus, one of the Argonauts. He was king of Tegea in Arcadia, and perished with most
of his sons in an expedition against Heracles.