Muses

Cultural  

1. Nine goddesses of classical mythology who presided over learning and the arts. They were especially associated with poetry. Ancient Greek or Roman writers would often begin their poems by asking for the aid of the Muses in their composition.

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Writers and artists to this day speak of their “muse,” meaning their source of inspiration.

Example Sentences

"The moment upon us is one that has been a snowball building for the last generation or so," said Kate Fagan, a former Colorado University basketball player, and author of the book Hoop Muses.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2024

Muses O’Brien, “He’s constantly screwing with you on every level,” in the vein of Mark Twain, himself a created persona and one of Macdonald’s writing idols.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2022

The Muses have since evolved into one overarching "muse" that serves as a source of inspiration.

From Salon • Oct. 23, 2022

Muses is among a group of “super krewes” with the largest and most elaborate high-tech floats.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 24, 2022

The latter was an unprecedented institution in the Greek world—a place devoted not only to the religious cult of the Muses, but to advancing human knowledge in the broadest sense.

From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro