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 the epitome of their fields.

Both the Garden of the Arts in Cyrene and the Temple of Scarlatti in Caer Witrin host statues in tribute to each of the traditional muses, after which nine of the forest spirits are named:

• Polyhymnia, She of Many Hymns - the Muse of Music.
• Clio, the Proclaimer - the Muse of History.
• Urania, the Heavenly - the Muse of Astronomy.
• 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 Spirit of Tragedy - the Muse of Tragedy.