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A '''muse''' is seen as a source of inspiration in a particular field of expertise, most notably the arts. They are often viewed as | 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 spirit|forest spirits]] are named: | |||
* | * [[Polyhymnia]], She of Many Hymns - the Muse of Music. | ||
* [[Clio]] the Proclaimer | * [[Clio]], the Proclaimer - the Muse of History. | ||
* [[Urania]] the Heavenly | * [[Urania]], the Heavenly - the Muse of Astronomy. | ||
* [[Euterpe]], the Giver of Pleasure | * [[Euterpe]], the Giver of Pleasure - the Muse of Pleasure and Song. | ||
* [[Erato]] the Lovely | * [[Erato]], the Lovely - the Muse of Poetry. | ||
* [[Calliope]] the Fair Voiced | * [[Calliope]], the Fair Voiced - the Muse of Epic Poetry. | ||
* [[Thalia]] the Flourishing | * [[Thalia]], the Flourishing - the Muse of Comedy. | ||
* [[Terpsichore]] the Whirler | * [[Terpsichore]], the Whirler - the Muse of Dance. | ||
* [[Melpomene]], the Muse of Tragedy. | * [[Melpomene]], the Spirit of Tragedy - the Muse of Tragedy. | ||
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