The Muses - credits: matintheworld/depositphotos Her name means ‘well pleasing’, as it comes from the connection of the two words: ‘eu’ which means 'well', 'good', and ‘terpein’ which means 'to please', 'to delight'. She was depicted holding a lyre and love arrows and bows, reminding of the god Eros who was at times the company of her.Įuterpe: She was the Muse of lyric poetry and music, as she discovered many musical instruments such as the aulos -which was her attribute- and she was always depicted holding a flute, while many other instruments were always around her. That’s why she was the protector of love and love poetry, as well as wedding. Clio introduced the Pheonican alphabet into Greece and she had a son, Hyacinthus, who was a lover of Apollo.Įrato: Her name comes from the Greek word ‘eros’ that refers to the feeling of falling in love. She is the Muse of history and guitar, and she was always represented with a book in the left hand and a clarion in the right arm. Calliope was usually depicted with a writing tablet in her hand or carrying a roll of paper or a book.Ĭlio: Her name derives from the Greek word ‘kleos’ which means ‘glory’ and ‘fame’, and is connected to heroic acts. At times, she was believed to be Homer 's Muse for the Iliad and the Odyssey. According to some narratives, Calliope was the lover of god Ares -the god of war. Her name means beautiful voice, so called by the divine harmony of her voice. The nine MusesĬalliope: She was the Muse of epic poetry. Ever since, the Muses encouraged creation, stimulating imagination and divine inspiration of the artists. Being influenced by the learnings they were taught next to Apollo -who presided over music, songs, dance and poetry- they developed a strong relationship with him, recognising him as their leader and, at the same time, as their companion and mentor.įinally, Apollo brought them to the big and beautiful Mount Helicon in Boeotia, where the older Temple of Zeus used to be located. Actually, they were not interested in anything else related to the human everyday life, except from the Arts. Raised by the nymph Eufime and Apollo, when they grew up they showed their tendency to the Αrts.

The result of their encounter was the birth of 9 goddesses. Zeus, transformed into a shepherd, slept with Mnemosyne for 9 nights. Its descendants are the words ‘museum’ and ‘music’ (you might find interesting this video by TED-Ed). Among the rural populace, Artemis was the favourite goddess.According to Hesiod, the word ‘Muses’ comes from the ancient Greek word ‘mosis’, which refers to desire and wish. Artemis was the daughter of Zeus and Leto and the twin sister of Apollo. Is Artemis a girl?Īrtemis, in Greek religion, the goddess of wild animals, the hunt, and vegetation and of chastity and childbirth she was identified by the Romans with Diana. When he first saw Mushu, he tried to kill him with his hooves out of fear. He is portrayed as a very intelligent and confident horse. Khan is Mulan’s horse with a black coat and white markings on his face, belly and legs. In the Classical era, when the Mousai were assigned specific literary and artistic spheres, Kleio was named Muse of history.Ĭalliope is the Muse of poetry, Clio the Muse of history, Thalia the Muse of comedy, Terpsichore the Muse of dance, and Melepomene the Muse of tragedy. KLEIO (Clio) was one of the nine Mousai (Muses), the goddesses of music, song and dance. Among the rural populace, Artemis was the favourite goddess. Who is Apollo’s twin sister?Īrtemis was the daughter of Zeus and Leto and the twin sister of Apollo. After this, Pegasus treats Meg in a more amicable manner as they work together to help Hercules defeat Hades and the Titans. He is rescued by Meg, who convinces Pegasus to go find Phil. When Hades plots against Hercules, Pegasus is lured and captured by Pain and Panic, who have assumed the form of a female Pegasus. How do each of your “disciplines” play into your character? Is Pegasus a boy or girl in Hercules? Clotho spun the “thread” of human fate, Lachesis dispensed it, and Atropos cut the thread (thus determining the individual’s moment of death).Ĭalliope is the Muse of poetry, Clio the Muse of history, Thalia the Muse of comedy, Terpsichore the Muse of dance, and Melepomene the Muse of tragedy. Their names were Clotho (Spinner), Lachesis (Allotter), and Atropos (Inflexible). She is the shortest of the five, full-figured, plays the trumpet, and is often causing mischief. Thalia (voiced by Roz Ryan) is the muse of comedy. Thomas, Cheryl Freeman, LaChanze, and Roz Ryan. Calliope, Clio, Melpomene, Terpsichore, and Thalia (not many people know the Disney muses have actual names, but they do) were voiced by singers Lillias White, Vanéese Y. What are the names of the 5 muses from Hercules?Īnd that’s mostly due to its five muses. What are the names of the 5 muses from Hercules?.

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