In ancient Greek mythology, muses are 9 sisters. Their father was Zeus, and their mother was the goddess Mnemosyne, who personified memory. Muses lived on Parnassus and patronized artists, musicians and poets. Each of them had their own area of art or science.
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Calliope is the eldest of the sisters-muses. Translated from ancient Greek, her name means "beautiful-voiced." Calliope is the patroness of epic poetry and philosophy. It is usually depicted with waxed tablets or a scroll and a stylus (pencil for writing).
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Euterpe patronized lyric poetry and music. Her name is translated as "amusement". It is depicted with a flute in hand, because it is this instrument that is most accurately capable of repeating the sounds of nature. According to mythology, Euterpe is the mother of the ancient Greek king Res, the protector of Troy, who was killed by Odysseus and Diomedes.
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Terpsichore is the muse of dancing and choral singing, "enjoying the round dances." Sometimes she is depicted dancing, but more often she is sitting and playing the lyre. Terpsichore was designed to teach people to express their thoughts and moods through movement, to open to people harmony between soul and body.
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Melpomene is the patroness of tragedy. The genre of tragedy played an important role in fostering civic spirit among the Greeks. Her name is translated as "singing". Melpomene is depicted in a mantle on his shoulders and in a wreath of grape leaves or ivy leaves on his head. In one hand she holds a mask, in the other - a club or sword. According to legend, it was from Melpomene that sirens were born - nymphs who, with their beautiful voices, lured sailors to the reefs. The muse has become a symbol of theatrical art.
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Thalia is a comedy muse known for her beauty. She is depicted in light clothes, with an ivy wreath on her head, in her hands she holds a comedic mask. Thalia's name translates as “blooming”.
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Erato is the patron saint of love poetry. Her head is adorned with a wreath of roses, in the hands of the muse is a lyre and a plectrum. The name of this muse comes from the name of Eros - the god of love and pleasure. She inspires people to a sublime love that gives wings.
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Polyhymnia is the muse of hymns and solemn music. She was portrayed tightly wrapped in clothes, with a wreath of roses in her hair, sometimes holding a lyre or a scroll in her hands. This muse is the keeper of all solemn songs, hymns and ritual dances that praise the gods of Olympus.
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Clea is the patroness of the science of history, her name means "bestowing glory." In her hands she holds a tablet - a board with letters. The muse inspired poets who wrote about heroic deeds and battles. According to legend, Cleo ridiculed Aphrodite for her too strong love for Adonis. As a punishment, the goddess instilled in the muse love for the poet Pierre. From him, Clea gave birth to a son, Hyacinth, a young man of extraordinary beauty. In ancient Greek mythology, Zephyr and Apollo competed for the love of Hyacinth, he was killed by Zephyr out of jealousy. At the place where the drops of his blood fell, a beautiful flower, named after him, grew.
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Urania is the patroness of astronomy. In her hands she holds a globe and a compass, which in ancient times determined the distance between the stars. The muse was also revered by sailors who were guided by the stars during their wanderings.
