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Memory. |
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Practice (meditation) |
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Calliope |
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Epic poetry/ Philosophy |
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The eldest of the MUSES. Delights in philosophy. |
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Is so named because the songs of the poets bestow glory upon those who are praised by them. |
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Clio |
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Is so named because she makes those who are instructed by her men who are desired and worthy to be loved. The poets of love gain her favour. |
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Erato |
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Is so called because she gives delight to those who hear her sing. |
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Flute/ Music |
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Euterpe |
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Tragedy/ Drama |
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Melpomene |
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Is so named from the chanting by which she charms her listeners. |
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Is so named because by her great praises she brings distinction to writers whose works have won for them immortal fame. Nursing mother of the dance. |
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Sacred Song |
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Polymnia |
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Is so named because she delights her disciples with the good things coming from education. Those who have honoured her in dances are dearer to her. |
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Dance |
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Terpsichore |
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Is so named because men whose praises have been sung in poems flourish through long periods of time. |
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Comedy |
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Thalia |
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Is so named because she raises her disciples to heavenly heights. Could foretell the future by the position of the stars. Those who are most concerned with philosophy and the heavens are dear to her. |
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Urania |
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