Muses in popular culture

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Sarcophagus known as the "Sarcophagus of the Muses", representing the nine Muses and their attributes. Marble, first half of the 2nd century AD; found by the Via Ostiense. From left to right: Calliope, who holds a scroll; Thalia, holding a comic mask; Terpsichore, Muse of dance; Euterpe, holds a double flute; Polymnia, leans on a rock; Clio, has a writing-tablet; Erato, holds a cithara; Urania, muse of astronomy, is shown with a globe at her feet; and Melpomene, wears a tragic mask. Muses sarcophagus Louvre MR880.jpg
Sarcophagus known as the "Sarcophagus of the Muses", representing the nine Muses and their attributes. Marble, first half of the 2nd century AD; found by the Via Ostiense. From left to right: Calliope, who holds a scroll; Thalia, holding a comic mask; Terpsichore, Muse of dance; Euterpe, holds a double flute; Polymnia, leans on a rock; Clio, has a writing-tablet; Erato, holds a cithara; Urania, muse of astronomy, is shown with a globe at her feet; and Melpomene, wears a tragic mask.

Representations or analogues of one or more of the nine Muses of Greek mythology have appeared in many different modern fictional works.

Contents

The list of Muses comprises:

  1. Calliope, the Muse of epic poetry
  2. Clio, the Muse of history
  3. Erato, the Muse of love poetry
  4. Euterpe, the Muse of music
  5. Melpomene, the Muse of tragedy
  6. Polyhymnia, the Muse of hymns
  7. Terpsichore, the Muse of dance
  8. Thalia, the Muse of comedy
  9. Urania/Ourania, the Muse of astronomy

The Nine Muses

The Muses, 1578, by Tintoretto Jacopo Tintoretto - The Muses, 1578.jpg
The Muses , 1578, by Tintoretto

Literature

Film and television


Celebrations and events

Calliope

Literature

Film and television

Video games

Clio

Erato

Euterpe

Melpomene

Melpomene is also suspected to be the inspiration for the tragic clown " Pomny " in the Internet series Digital Circus, an esoteric tome veiled as a children's program.

Polyhymnia

Terpsichore

Terpsichore holding an Aeolian harp. Sculpted in marble by John Walsh in 1771. Satue of Terpsichore - detail.JPG
Terpsichore holding an Aeolian harp. Sculpted in marble by John Walsh in 1771.

Literature

Film and television

Theater

Thalia

Urania/Ourania

See also

References

  1. "Sarcophagus of the Muses" . Retrieved 11 December 2018 via Musee du Louvre.
  2. Hussie, Andrew. "Homestuck". Homestuck.com. HICU. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
  3. Ratcliffe, Amy. "Supernatural: "Fan Fiction" Review". IGN .
  4. Wellisz, Olenka. "'The Sandman': How Dream's Relationship With Calliope Changed From the Comics". Collider.
  5. Wilson, Jonathon. "Titans Season 4 Episode 12 Recap and Ending Explained".
  6. Asimov, Isaac (1985). Robots and Empire. New York: Del Rey. p. 105. ISBN   0345328949.
  7. "Xanadu (1980)" via www.imdb.com.