The Muses

The Muses were Greek goddesses of music, song, and dance.

Depiction
The Muses were depicted as pretty and young women holding various musical instruments. Each Muse had her own specific instrument.

Abode
The Muses were goddess of music, poetry, song, and dance who inspired poets and artists. They were also seen as goddesses of knowledge, the arts, and the sciences.

Names

 * Calliope: the goddess of epic poetry and eloquence.
 * Clio: the goddess of history.
 * Erato: the goddess of erotic poetry and mime.
 * Euterpe: the goddess of lyric poetry.
 * Melpomene: the goddess of tragedy.
 * Polyhymnia: the goddess of religious hymns.
 * Terpsichore: the goddess of choral song and dancing.
 * Thalia: the goddess of comedy and bucolic poetry.
 * Urania: the goddess of astronomy and astronomical writings.

Other Names

 * The Musae
 * The Camenae (in Roman mythology)