Urania
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Urania was the ancient Greek muse of astronomy and astrology, typically depicted in art holding a globe and pointer. She represents humanity's intellectual curiosity about the heavens and the cosmos.
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- Deity.type
- Greek
- Deity.name
- Urania
- Deity.image
- Palestra grande di pompei, affreschi di Moregine, primo triclinio , IV stile, epoca neroniana, le muse 06 urania.jpg
- Deity.caption
- Urania on an antique fresco from Pompeii
- Deity.god_of
- Goddess of Astronomy
- Deity.member_of
- the Muses
- Deity.symbols
- Globe
- Deity.abode
- Mount Olympus
- Deity.parents
- Zeus and Mnemosyne
- Deity.siblings
- Euterpe, Polyhymnia, Calliope, Clio, Erato, Thalia, Terpsichore, Melpomene and several paternal half-siblings
- Deity.children
- Linus, Hymen
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- Function and representation
- Urania as Muse
- In popular culture
- Urania in astronomy and navigation
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Urania ( ; ; meaning "heavenly" or "of heaven") was, in Greek mythology, the muse of astronomy and astrology. In ancient art, her attributes include the globe and the pointer.
The muse Urania is sometimes confused with Aphrodite Urania ("heavenly Aphrodite") because of their similar name.