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Terpsichore, the Muse of Dancing in Greek mythology
Terpsichore, painting by Jean-Marc Nattier, 1739, Wikipedia Commons
As her name suggests("terpo"=delight + "chorus"=dance), Terpsichore was the Muse of the dance and the dramatic chorus. Most of the times, Terpsichore was depicted playing a lyre, while other symbols of hers included the triangle and the flute.

Terpsichore was also consideed to have been the mother of the divine singing Sirens, who usually acted as the companions of the Muses in music competitions.




          Other Muses in Greek Mythology

  1. Calliope (Epic Poetry)
  2. Clio (History)
  3. Erato (Love Poetry)
  4. Euterpe (Music)
  5. Melpomene (Tragedy)
  6. Polyhymnia (Hymns)
  7. Terpsichore (Dance)
  8. Thaleia (Comedy)
  9. Urania (Astronomy)

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