Euterpe

[ yoo-tur-pee ]

noun

, Classical Mythology.

1. the Muse of music and lyric poetry.

Euterpe

/ juːˈtɜːpɪ /

noun

1. Greek myth the Muse of lyric poetry and music

Derived Forms

• Euˈterpean, adjective

Other Words From

• Eu·terpe·an adjective

Example Sentences

Euterpe, the Muse of lyric poetry, was represented with a flute and garlands of flowers.

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Euterpe, one of the Muses, considered as presiding over lyric poetry, the invention of the flute being ascribed to her.

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After a long walk he reached the coppice on the bank of the Almo, where Euterpe and Diphilus were waiting for him.

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Here he was found by Euterpe, who, filled with pity, addressed the blind old man.

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Meanwhile Diphilus had infused some little courage into the trembling Euterpe.

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