There are nine Muses in Greek Mythology, all the daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne. Each one has a specific responsibility and symbol, although these were add-ons as the myths grew. Interestingly, most became muses of poetic styles and drama, but there were two exceptions: Clio was the Muse of history with a scroll (although one could consider history filled with poetry and drama!); and Urania, the Muse of astronomy with her globe and compass, another field in which poetry and history abound, in a sense. The other Muses include: Calliope, epic poetry with a tablet and stylus; Melpomene, tragedy with the classic drama tragedy mask; Thalia, comedy with the comedic mask; Erata, lyric poetry with a citheria, an early instrument somewhat like a lute; Euterpe, song and elegiac poetry with an early form of flute; Polyhymnia, hymns usually depicted wearing a veil; and Terpsichore, dance shown with a lute.
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