The Muses by Geneva Graves

The Muses

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Zeus and Mnemosyne.

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Zeus, father of the Muses.

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Mnemosyne, mother of the Muses.

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Calliope- Goddess of Epic Poetry.

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Clio- Goddess of History.

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Erato- Goddess of Erotic Poetry.

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Urania- Goddess of Astronomy.

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Thaleia

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Melpomene- Goddess of Tragedy.

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Euterpe- The Goddess of Lyric Poetry.

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Polymnia- Goddess of Religious Hymns and Eloquence.

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Terpsichore- Goddess of Dance.

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Inspiring creativity.

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This imagined art shows the muses surrounded by various instruments correlating to art and science forms. The Muses were intended to inspire creativity in humans.

The Muses and their domains.

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This illustration provides another look at each Muse and their respective domains. Off to the left is a history of the three original Muses.

The Muses depicted in modern culture.

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The video is from the opening scenes of Disney's Hercules. While only 5 Goddesses are shown instead of 9, the animation includes many elements with strong ties to the Muses, such as scrolls and masks.

The definition of Muse.

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It is not uncommon for artists to refer to the subject of their inspiration as their Muse. Generally viewed as a compliment, this saying derives from the Greek Goddesses themselves.

The Muses are shown on a pottery vase.

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Mural with the Muses and Apollo.

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Statues commemorating the Muses.

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Song about the Muses

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Mesomedes wrote this Hymn calling on the muses to lend him the inspiration to pursue his art.