Muses--Terpsichore: "delight of dancing"

I apologize for this entry's lateness; I've been having some internet issues.

Terpsichore is the muse of dance and dramatic chorus, often depicted seated with a lyre. She is also sometimes said to be the mother of the infamous Sirens by Achelous.

Muses--Polyhymnia: "many songs"

The muse of sacred hymn and eloquence. She is considered as a pensive being, depicted with a finger to her mouth, dressed in a long cloak and veil. She is known to bring everlasting fame to writers, and has also been considered the muse of geometry, mime, meditation, and agriculture.

Muses--Melpomene: "to sing"

Though known for her joyous singing, she was the muse of tragedy. She is often depicted with a tragic mask and holding a knife or club in the other hand, sometimes also wearing cothurnus, boots traditionally worn by tragic actors. It is important to remember that she is not a sad muse, but rather a beacon of light out of the darkness; she teaches us how to endure our trials and learn from them.

Muses--Erato: "lovely"

The muse of lyric poetry and hymns, represented with a lyre. Also mothered Azan with Arcas.

Answering a Question

In a previous post someone commented asking what the Hellenic Muses had to do with Wicca. I point to the sub-header at the top of the site:

"A daily devotional site, providing bits and bobs of miscellaneous Wiccan, Pagan, and Witchy info every day."

This site is run by a proud Eclectic. While I fully admit that the Greek Muses have little to do with traditional Wicca, I also point to the fact that Wicca itself is a religion based upon the borrowing of philosophies and concepts of New Age thought and ancient paganism. Some of the stuff I write about here may seem tangential, but to me at least, it's rather pertinent.

On a slightly different subject, I would like to ask that my readers run a spell check before posting a comment. Thank you.

Muses--Clio:"recount"/"make famous"

Clio (also sometimes spelled Kleio) is the muse of heroic poetry and history. She was the mother of Hyacinth with the King of Macedonia, Pierus. She is also sometimes called "the Proclaimer" and depicted with a set of tablets or a scroll of parchment.

Muses--Euterpe:"rejoicing well"/"delight"

"The Giver of Pleasure" and the muse of music, she was in late Classical times also called the muse of lyric poetry, and usually depicted holding a flute. She was also the mother of Rhesus, having been impregnated by the river Strymon. Rhesus was later killed by Diomedes at Troy.