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9 Muses
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| URANIA- | muse of astronomy |
| CALLIOPE- | muse of epic/heroic poetry |
| CLIO- | muse of history |
| ERATO- | muse of love songs |
| EUTERPE- | muse of music |
| MELPOMENE- | muse of tragedy |
| POLYHYMNIA- | muse of oratory/hymns (sacred songs) |
| TERPSICHORE- | muse of dance |
| THALIA- | muse of comedy |
| -muse of epic/heroic poetry- | has a writing utensil and writing tablet |
| -muse of comedy- | has a comic mask and shepherd staff |
| -muse of oratory/religious hymns- | has her head in hand, sometimes veiled |
| -muse of astronomy- | has a globe and compass |
| -muse of history- | has a scroll/book and sometimes a trumpet |
| -muse of dance- | is usually dancing, has a cithara (large lyre) |
| -muse of love songs- | has a lyre OR her hand on her heart |
| -muse of tragedy- | has a dagger, crown of cypress, tragic mask |
| -muse of music/lyric poetry- | has a double flute (aulos) or several instruments |