Who Are the 9 Muses of Greek Mythology? | SymbolSage

In Greek mythology, the Nine Muses were minor goddesses closely linked to the arts and sciences. Born to the Olympian god Zeus and Mnemosyne, the Titaness of Memory, they guided and inspired mortals in their creation of literature, music, drama, and other artistic and scientific ventures. Throughout history, the nine Muses have been mentioned and depicted in various plays, poems, statues, and paintings, making them some of the most famous characters in Greek mythology. Some sources say that many Ancient Greek writers such as Homer and Hesiod often invoked the muses, to ask for their assistance and inspiration. While the muses rarely featured in any myths on their own, they were some of the most important deities of the Greek pantheon. Timecodes: 00:00 - Intro 00:25 - The Origin of the 9 Muses 01:18 - Calliope 01:38 - Clio 01:50 - Erato 02:00 - Euterpe 02:18 - Melpomene 02:06 - Polyhymnia 02:45 0 Terpsichore 03:07 - Thalia 03:20 - Urania 03:30 - The Muses in Olympus 04:57 - The Vengeful Side of the Muses 05:45 - The Muses in Ancient Greece 06:15 - In Hesiod’s Theogony 06:39 - Temples Dedicated to the Muses Follow us on: Pinterest: Twitter: Instagram: Facebook: Read the article here: #ninemuses #greekmythology #muses