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===List of the Muses=== | ===List of the Muses=== | ||
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| − | *[[Clio]] | + | *[[Clio]] - history |
*[[Erato]] - lyric and love poetry | *[[Erato]] - lyric and love poetry | ||
*[[Euterpe]] | *[[Euterpe]] | ||
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*[[Terpsichore]] | *[[Terpsichore]] | ||
*[[Thalia]] | *[[Thalia]] | ||
| − | *[[Urania]] | + | *[[Urania]] - Astronomy |
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[[Category:Muses]] | [[Category:Muses]] | ||
Revision as of 18:11, September 15, 2008
For the progressive rock band, see Muse (band)
The Muses are a group of nine goddesses in Greek Mythology which are associated with inspiration for those wishing to contribute to the arts. According to Hesiod's Theogony, they are the children of Zeus and Mnemosyne. The Muses do not have direct analogs in Roman Mythology.
List of the Muses
- Calliope - epic poetry
- Clio - history
- Erato - lyric and love poetry
- Euterpe
- Melpomene
- Polyhymnia
- Terpsichore
- Thalia
- Urania - Astronomy
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