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Muses

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  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.

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"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

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… even if it’s somewhere across the galaxy.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2022

He was the son of one of the Muses and a Thracian prince.

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

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