Calliope

Calliope

Greek myth the Muse of epic poetry

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Calliope

chief muse of poetic inspiration and oratory. [Gk. Myth.: Brewer Dictionary, 177]

See: Eloquence

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Calliope

Muse of heroic poetry. [Gk. Myth.: Zimmerman, 47]

See: Inspiration

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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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