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.