The Nine Muses in Greek mythology, poetry and writings are the women who inspire the creation of literature and the arts. Bringing kings and poets their source of knowledge through theater, songs, myths and poetic lyrics. The daughters of Zeus (King of the Gods) and Mnemosyne (Goddess of Memory) each muse presided over a particular portion of literature, art or science.
The muses are also the spirit within all of us that sparks the creative process. They are inspiration, embodying that which fills us with prosperity, abundance and joy. That buzzing energy of excitement and motivation that moves you is the muse within. Honour her and the rewards will be abundant!
Muses in Myth
Calliope | Muse of Epic Poetry
Clio | Muse of History
Euterpe | Muse of Lyric Poetry
Melpomene | Muse of Tragedy
Terpsichore | Muse of Choral Dance and Song
Erato | Muse of Love Poetry
Polyhymnia | Muse of Sacred Poetry
Urania | Muse of Astronomy
Thalia | Muse of Comedy
{photo sources: The Muses by Eustache Le Sueur, Terpsichore Muse of Music and Dance (1739) by Jean-Marc Nattier, Apollo and The Nine Muses (1856) by Gustave Moreau, Hesiod and the Muse (1891) by Gustave Moreau, Parnassus (1496) by Andrea Mantegna}
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