I’m pretty sure Thalia is not my Muse but she sure is sexy and I know some of my followers are struggling poets so here is her picture for you to think of when you call on her for inspiration.Įrato was the beautiful, passionate and erotic Muse who was the patron of lyrical and romantic poetry. Thalia and Apollo were the parents of 6 sons, the Corybantes, who were armed and crested dancers. Her symbol was a comic mask but she is also depicted with a bugle and a trumpet or occasionally a shepherd’s staff. Thalia was the Muse who was the joyful patron of comedy and pastoral poetry. Her symbol was a parchment scroll, or a set of tablets. In Ancient Greek drama there were three types of plays: Comedies, tragedies and satires that were based on legends and real people from history. In Greek the word ‘history’ is derived from kleos, meaning heroic acts. Clio enjoyed telling stories of the past. If you’re a writer or any other kind of artist, you will need to know the name of your Muse when you call on her for help with your work.Ĭlio was the Muse who was the patron of history and writing. Here follows the names and the duties of each of the nine Muses. The Muses worked under the direction of Zeus but they were just as playful as Pan’s Nymphs as you can see in this painting. The Muses are a special type of Nymph, predating Pan’s advent as a god. If you read any of the three books I wrote about Elves and the Legend of King Arthur, you know what Nymphs are. Below is an ancient depiction of the nine muses from Greek Mythology. But without that inspiration, even if it only accounts for 2% of the product, nothing is going to happen.

This certainly applies to writing as well as music. My father was a music teacher and always told his students that talent was 2% inspiration and 98% perspiration - meaning lots of hours of practice. They’re real and if you’re an artist you have to hope one will come and give you inspiration.

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