The Nine Muses

1.   Calliope, "beautiful of voice," is the Muse of

           epic poetry and chief of the nine.

2. Clio, "she who extols," is the Muse of history.

3. Erato, "passionate," is the Muse of love poetry.

4. Euterpe, "she who gladdens," is the Muse of Lyrical

poetry and flute music.

5. Melpomene, "she who sings," is the Muse

of tragedy.

6 Polyhymnia, "rich in hymns," is the Muse

of sacred songs.

7. Thalia, "festive," is the Muse of comedy

and pastoral poetry.

8. Terpsichore, "she who rejoices in dance,"

is the Muse of dance.

9. Urania, "heavenly," is the Muse of astronomy.

Who knew!