Terpsichore
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Terpsichore is one of the nine Muses from ancient Greek mythology, traditionally associated with dance and choral poetry. She remains culturally significant as a symbol of dance and artistic inspiration that has influenced Western art and literature for thousands of years.
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- Deity.type
- Greek
- Deity.name
- Terpsichore
- Deity.image
- Terpsichore from Villa Adriana (Prado E-41) 01.jpg
- Deity.caption
- Greek statue of Terpsichore from Hadrian's villa, presently at the Prado Museum (Madrid)
- Deity.god_of
- Goddess of Dance and Chorus
- Deity.symbols
- Lyre
- Deity.member_of
- the Muses
- Deity.abode
- Mount Olympus
- Deity.parents
- Zeus and Mnemosyne
- Deity.siblings
- Euterpe, Polyhymnia, Urania, Clio, Erato, Thalia, Calliope, Melpomene
- Deity.children
- Linus, Biston, the Sirens
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thumb|Terpsichore on an antique fresco from Pompeii
In Greek mythology, Terpsichore (; , "delight in dancing") is one of the nine Muses and goddess of dance and chorus. She lends her name to the word "terpsichorean", which means "of or relating to dance".