Muses

Also known as Nine Muses

neuf filles de Zeus et de Mnémosyne

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In ancient Greek religion and mythology, the Muses were goddesses believed to inspire creativity in literature, science, and the arts. They were thought to be the source of knowledge passed down through poetry, songs, and myths that were central to ancient Greek culture for centuries.

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Within Vinony's link graph, Muses is referenced by 1,795 other articles, and connects out to Eris, Homer and Ancient Greek.

Vinony files it under Arts goddesses, Dance goddesses and Dance in Greek mythology.

Its subject is documented across 86 Wikipedia language editions.

Wikidata facts

Has part: Polyhymnia
Gender: female
Place of birth: Pieria Prefecture
Father: Zeus
Mother: Mnemosyne
Image: Jacopo Tintoretto - The Muses, 1578.jpg

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topic's main category: Category:Muses (mythology)
Commons category: Muses
worshipped by: Greek mythology
described by source: Pauly–Wissowa
topic has template: Template:Footer Nine Muses
different from: Muza

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Dans la mythologie grecque, les Muses (grec Μοῦσαι / Moûsai) sont les neuf filles de Zeus et de Mnémosyne qui présidaient aux arts libéraux. Mélété, Aédé et Mnémé sont les muses béotiennes dites originales, et Calliope, Clio, Erato, Euterpe, Melpomène, Polymnie, Terpsichore, Thalie et Uranie sont les neuf muses olympiennes.

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