Muses
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Writers and artists to this day speak of their “muse,” meaning their source of inspiration.
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She adopted more subtle phrasing, with a voice that bears a resemblance to the dryly piercing tone of Kristin Hersh of Throwing Muses.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
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
The Muses had no instrument peculiar to them, but their voices were lovely beyond compare.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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