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

In 2025, the 240-capacity venue staged shows by indie heroes like Gruff Rhys, King Creosote and Throwing Muses - as well as the last-ever show by US folk singer Peggy Seeger.

From BBC • Jan. 20, 2026

At Thursday’s Muses parade, glittery hand-decorated shoes were souvenirs.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 9, 2024

They turned to the nine daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne, known collectively as the Muses.

From Salon • Oct. 23, 2022

“I’m holding space for the Muses to come and go wherever they want to take us,” Amos says.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 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