Muse

Also known as Muses, Nine Muses

thumb|Muse, perhaps Clio, reading a scroll (Attic red-figure [[lekythos, Boeotia, )]] In ancient Greek religion and mythology, the Muses (, ; singular: , Moúsa, ; , ) were the inspirational goddesses of literature, science, and the arts. They were considered the source of the knowledge embodied in the poetry, lyric songs, and myths that were related orally for centuries in ancient Greek culture.

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In ancient Greek religion and mythology, the Muses were goddesses believed to inspire creativity in literature, science, and the arts. They were thought to be the source of knowledge passed down through poetry, songs, and myths that were central to ancient Greek culture for centuries.

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Etymology
Number and names
Mythology
Children
Against the Sirens
Against the Pierides or Emathides
Cult
Emblems
Functions
In society
In literature
In cults and modern museums
Places named after the Muses
Modern use in the arts
Gallery
Genealogy
See also
Notes
References
External links

The number and names of the Muses differed by region, but from the Classical period the number of Muses was standardized to nine, and their names were generally given as Calliope, Clio, Polyhymnia, Euterpe, Terpsichore, Erato, Melpomene, Thalia, and Urania.