Muse

A Muse is seen as a source of inspiration in a particular field of expertise, most notably the Arts. They are often viewed as an epitome of their field.

The most notable Muse's are the forest spirits:

• She of Many Hymns, Polyhymnia the Muse of Music.
• Clio the Proclaimer, the Muse of History.
• Urania the Heavenly, the Muse of Astrology and Divination.
• Euterpe, the Giver of Pleasure: the Muse of Pleasure and Song.
• Erato the Lovely, the Muse of Poetry.
• Calliope the Fair Voiced, the Muse of Epic Poetry.
• Thalia the Flourishing, the Muse of Comedy.
• Terpsichore the Whirler, the Muse of Dance.
• Melpomene, the Muse of Tragedy.