Greek Mythology

The Muses

According to greek mythology, the Muses are the nine daughters of Zeus and Mnemósine, who were conceived during nine consecutives nights. They are able to inspired every kind of poetry and also narrate in past, present and future tense thanks to their prophetic skills.

The Muses are divine singers who, with their choruses and hymns delight Zeus and other Gods at Olympus. Sometimes, descend to Earth acting as mediators between the divine and human beings through the inspiration that convey the poets, providing knowledge of the Eternal.

Clio – Who offers glory

Euterpe – The one who is very pleasant

Talia - The festive

Melpomene - The melodious

Terpsichore - Who delights in dance

Erato - The kind

Polimnia – The one of many hymns

Urania – The Celestial

Calliope - The beautiful voice of

In accordance to a legend King Piero Pieria, in Thrace, had nine daughters who were skilled in the art of singing. They were so proud of this virtue that decided to travel to Helicon and challenge the Muses to a contest, who accepted. The Pierides sang a wonderful song that even the birds fell silent to listen, but the song of the Muses moved the stones. The Pierides, defeated, were punished for their arrogance Muses transformed them into magpies, changing their voices squawking.