At one time, the Muses were the goddesses of inspiring springs, but they became the representatives of poetry, the arts and science and sources of inspiration. Homer refers to them as one Muse and as many Muses, living on Olympus. Hesiod refers to them as 9 daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne, who were born in Pieria.
1. Calliope
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Provenance: Muse of Epic Song
Attribute: Wax Tablet
2. Clio
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Provenance: Muse of history
Attribute: Scroll
3. Euterpe
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Provenance: Muse of lyric song
Attribute: Double flute
4. Melpomene
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Provenance: Muse of tragedy
Attribute: Tragic mask, ivy wreath
5. Terpsichore
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Provenance: Muse of dance
Attribute: Lyre
6. Erato
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Provenance: Muse of erotic poetry
Attribute: Smaller lyre
7. Polyhymnia
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Provenance: Muse of sacred song
Attribute: Depicted veiled and pensive
8. Urania
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Provenance: Muse of astronomy
Attribute: Celestial globe
9. Thalia
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Provenance: Muse of comedy and bucolic poetry
Attribute: Comic mask, ivy wreath, shepherd's staff
