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Muses

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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.

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And on Wednesday, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg took to the stage at the company’s annual developer conference to announce even more ways for users to access their Muses in the future.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026

"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

Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s official announcement Monday that parade routes were being lengthened was welcome news to Staci Rosenberg, a founder of the Krewe of Muses.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 30, 2023

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

From Salon ● Oct. 23, 2022

They were a practical people and they did not care about “Violet-tressed Muses who inspire song,” or “Lyric Apollo making sweet melodies upon his golden lyre,” or anything of that sort.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton

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