The Muses (Μουσα) by Annabelle Aldape

Calliope

27aaldape — 2024-05-15 17:17:16 UTC

Calliope was the muse of poetry and her name translates to Ancient Greek as "beautiful voice".

Erato

27aaldape — 2024-05-15 17:21:50 UTC

She is inspired by the most heartache and devotion. And she was the muse of love and lyrical poetry.

Greek Mythology

27aaldape — 2024-05-15 17:25:37 UTC

In Greek Mythology, the Muses were not commonly seen in myths, but when they were, they were revelers and avengers. They are known to sing and come down to earth to mourn a funeral or celebrate a wedding.

Two Muses on Mount Helicon

27aaldape — 2024-05-16 00:38:09 UTC

The vase features a muse playing an instrument on Mount Helicon, while another woman stands by.

Zeus

27aaldape — 2024-05-16 19:06:31 UTC

Zeus is the father of The Muses, and he is the god of sky and thunder.

Mnemosyne

27aaldape — 2024-05-16 19:09:39 UTC

Mnemosyne is the mother of The Muses, she is the goddess of memory.

Thalia and Melpomeni

27aaldape — 2024-05-16 19:16:23 UTC

Thalia and Melpomeni are 2 of the 9 Muses, they represented comedy and tragedy. And they are well known for the symbolism in literature and theatre.

Euterpe

27aaldape — 2024-05-16 19:19:10 UTC

Euterpe is a patron of tragedy or flute playing, and she is the known for representing lyrical poetry.

Polymnia and Urania

27aaldape — 2024-05-16 19:24:06 UTC

Polymnia and Urania are known for being the goddesses of sacred poetry, dance and eloquence, and Hymns.

Statue of Muse Clio Rome

27aaldape — 2024-05-17 01:16:15 UTC

This is a statue of Clio while holding a scroll, as Clio is known for being the goddess of lyre-playing.

Painting Inspired by Clio

27aaldape — 2024-05-17 17:11:14 UTC

Terpsichore

27aaldape — 2024-05-17 17:16:40 UTC

Terpsichore was the goddess of dance

Stained Glass Ceiling

27aaldape — 2024-05-17 17:18:06 UTC

This stained glass ceiling includes all 9 of The Muses.

Apollo and The Muses

27aaldape — 2024-05-17 17:21:35 UTC

Apollo is seen playing an instrument to The Muses as they all gather together.

The Muses

27aaldape — 2024-05-17 19:21:52 UTC

The Muses are the rulers of personifications of knowledge and the arts, especially poetry, literature, dance and music

Fun Facts!

27aaldape — 2024-05-18 01:41:44 UTC

fun facts:

1) The Muses have a total of 25 siblings (it's too many to list them all)

2) The Muses had 6 children: Orpheus, Sirens, Corybantes, Linus, Hyacinthus and Rhesus

3) The Muses were the first to be associated with poetry and music, but sooner or later, they became goddesses of all liberal arts and science.