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

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

From Seattle Times • Feb. 9, 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

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

From Salon • Oct. 23, 2022

Then we heard the Muses sing a threnody in nine immortal voices.

From "The Odyssey" by Homer