Calliope
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Calliope
, in Greek mythologycalliope
, in musiccalliope, in music, an instrument also called steam organ or steam piano in which steam is forced through a series of whistles controlled by a keyboard. It is usually played mechanically, and its shrill music is a familiar accompaniment of circus parades. It is named for the Muse of Eloquence.
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Calliope
in Greek mythology, one of the nine Muses, the patroness of epic poetry. She was the daughter of Zeus and Mnemosyne. According to several ancient Greek legends, she was the mother of the mythological poet and singer Orpheus. Calliope is usually portrayed holding waxed tablets and a style (small stick for writing).
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Calliope
chief muse of poetic inspiration and oratory. [Gk. Myth.: Brewer Dictionary, 177]
See: Eloquence
Calliope
Muse of heroic poetry. [Gk. Myth.: Zimmerman, 47]
See: Inspiration
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Calliope
Greek myth the Muse of epic poetry
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