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

• 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.