The constellation of Cepheus, "the King", is one of the oldest constellations and plays an important part in Greek Mythology. Together with Cassiopeia, "the Queen", Cepheus ruled the northern skies.To the Arab world, Cepheus is seen as a shepard, his dogs and his sheep. Although distinctively shaped, the main stars in Cepheus are not especially bright. To today's observers Cepheus might appear more like a crooked house drawn by a child.