In Greek mythology, the Muses (Greek Μουσαι, Mousai) are nine archaic goddesses who embody the right evocation of myth, inspired through remembered and improvised song and traditional "music" and dances. They were water nymphs, associated with the springs of Helicon and Pieris. They are sometimes called Pierides from their association with the spring of Pieres. The Olympian system set Apollo as their leader, Apollon Mousagetes. According to Hesiod's Theogony, they are the daughters of Zeus, king of th ...

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muse: To think deeply.

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The Moon as seen from Earth Ammonia Carbon dioxide The Moon is the planet Earth's only natural satellite. It has no formal name other than "The Moon", although in English it is occasionally called Luna (Latin for moon), or Selene, to distinguish it from the generic "moon" (natural satellites of other planets are also called moons). Its symbol is a crescent (Unicode: ☾). The terms lunar, selene/seleno-, and cynthion (from the Lunar deities Selene and Cynthia) refer to the Moon (apo ...

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• Moon - The two sides
• Moon - Orbit
• Moon - Earth & Moon
• Moon - Origin and history
• Moon - Physical characteristics
• Moon - Composition
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• Moon - Presence of water
• Moon - Magnetic field
• Moon - Atmosphere
• Moon - Eclipses
• Moon - Occultation of stars
• Moon - Observation of the Moon
• Moon - Exploration of the Moon
• Moon - Human understanding of the Moon
• Moon - Myth and folk culture
• Moon - The Moon as muse
• Moon - Astrology
• Moon - Scientific understanding
• Moon - Meteor impact on the Moon
• Moon - Legal status
• Moon - Satellites
• Moon - Surface installations
• Moon - Lunar location listings

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In Greek mythology, Aoide (or Aoede) was one of the three original Muses, though there were later nine. Her sisters were Melete and Mneme. She was the muse of song. Other related archivesAoede (moon), Greek mythology, Melete, Mneme, Muses, song

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Aganippe is the name of a fountain and the nymph (a Crinaea) associated with it in Greek mythology. Aganippe was the daughter of Ternessus. The well is in Boeotia, near Thespiae, at the base of the mountain Helicon. It was created by the hooves of Pegasus and was associated with the Muses as a source of poetic inspiration. Other related archivesBoeotia, Crinaea, Greek mythology, Helicon, Muses, Pegasus, Ternessus, Thespiae, nymph

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In Hinduism a gopi (somtimes gopika) is one of the several cow herding girls who had pure devotion (bhakti) to Krishna. The two top-most gopis are known as Srimati Radharani and Candravali. Candravali is Srimati Radharani's rival for Krishna's attention. Because Radharani possesses all charm and sweetness, she is the better of the two and is supremely famous. Each of them has millions of doe-eyed gopi followers. The gopis may be divided into three groups: 1. Gopi friends of the same age as Krishna, 2. maidservants ...

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• Gopi - Contemporary gopi friends samaja
• Gopi - Varistha the most exalted
• Gopi - Vara exalted
• Gopi - Maidservants mandala
• Gopi - Gopi messengers gana
• Gopi - Asta-manjaris

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In Greek mythology, Calliope (Greek: Καλλιoπη, beautiful-voiced) was the muse of heroic poetry. She had two sons, Orpheus and Linus with Apollo. She was the oldest and wisest of the Muses. She was the judge in the argument over Adonis between Aphrodite and Persephone. She was represented by a stylus and wax tablets. Calliope | Clio | Erato | Euterpe | Melpomene | Polyhymnia | Terpsichore | Thalia | Urania ...

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In Greek mythology, Clio (Greek: Κλειώ) or Kleio is the muse of heroic poetry and history. Like all the muses, she is a daughter of Zeus and Mnemosyne. She had one son, Hyacinth, with the King of Macedonia, Pierus. Some sources say she was also the mother of Hymenaios. She is often represented with a parchment scroll or a set of tablets. She is also known as the Proclaimer. The name is from the root κλέω/κλ ...

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Muses Nemesis Moirae Cratos Zelus Nike Metis Charites Adrasteia Horae Bia Eros Apate Themis Eris In Greek mythology, Hesiod mentions Themis among the six sons and six daughters—of whom Cronos was one—of Gaia and Ouranos, that is, of Earth with Sky. Among these Titans of primordial myth, few were venerated at specific sanctuaries in classical time ...

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• Themis - Themis in Neopaganism
• Themis - Consorts/Children

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Categories: Greek goddesses | African mythology Other related archivesAdrasteia, Aeschylus, African mythology, Apate, Ashanti mythology, Charites, Cratos, Eris, Eros, Greek goddesses, Greek mythology, Hephaestus, Horae, Metis, Moirae, Muses, Nemesis, Nike, Nyame, Pallas, Prometheus, Prometheus Bound, Styx, Thanatos, Themis, Titans, Zelus, Zeus

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Daughter of Nyx in Greek mythology, Apate was the personification of deceit. She was one of the evil spirits in Pandora's box. Her Roman equivalent was Fraus. Other related archivesAdrasteia, Bia, Charites, Cratos, Eris, Eros, Greek mythology, Horae, Metis, Moirae, Muses, Nemesis, Nike, Nyx, Pandora's box, Thanatos, Themis, Zelus

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This Zelos is the Greek personification. For Zelos Wilder, the Tales of Symphonia character, see Tales of Symphonia In Greek mythology, Zelus ("zeal") was the son of Pallas and Styx and brother of Nike, Cratos and Bia, and part of Zeus' retinue. He was the personification of dedication and emulation. Other related archivesAdrasteia, Apate, Bia, Charites, Cratos, Eris, Eros, Greek mythology, Horae, Metis, Moirae, Muses, Nemesis, Nike, Pallas, Styx, Tales of Symphoni

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Bloc Party are a British art rock/post-punk band. The band has been around in various guises since 2002, with names like The Angel Range, Diet and Union, before settling on Bloc Party in September 2003. The name is a play on block party, a name for a quasi-informal neighborhood festival, which might hire a local band as entertainment. The name was not intended to be an allusion to the Soviet Bloc ...

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Muses Nemesis Moirae Cratos Zelus Nike Metis Charites Adrasteia Horae Bia Eros Apate Themis Eris Thanatos In Greek mythology, Cratos ("strength") was a son of Styx and Pallas, brother of Nike, Bia and Zelus. He was the personification of strength and power. Cratos and his siblings were all companions of Zeus. The spelling Kratos ...

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While some describe them as a post-Britpop band, Muse staunchly deny such associations. The music which inspired them was not Britpop; they cite the influence of the American grunge music (exemplified by Nirvana, Pearl Jam and Soundgarden), combining such influences with the alternative and experimental approach of British groups like The Verve and Radiohead. In the last few years Muse have quickly soared above all other British bands to be as popular and as recognised as they are today. However, the band, consisting of singer-guitari ...

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This article discusses a Greek muse. For the chemical substance, see Yellowcake. For the Italian science-fiction magazines, see Urania and for the observatory in Vienna, see Urania. For the city in Louisiana, see Urania, Louisiana In Greek mythology, Urania ("heavenly") was the muse of astronomy and astrology. She is usually depicted as having a globe in her left hand and a peg in the right. Her name has been used to name astronomical observatories such as the Urania in Berlin, Vienna, Zurich and Antwerp and Uraniborg on the island of Hven. There is a Urania Street in New Orleans, between Polymnia ("Po ...

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There are several meanings of the word inspiration: The stimulating influence upon the intellect or emotions leading to creativity. For breathing in, see inhalation. For Divine Inspiration, see revelation, Biblical inspiration and spirituality. See also Muse for artistic references. Inspiration is a 1975 album by Amazing Blondel. Inspiration is a 1996 album by Yngwie J. Malmsteen. Inspiration is a 2004 album by William Hung. Inspiration

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Long-term core lineup Bernard Georges: bass (1992–onwards) Kristin Hersh: vocals, guitar (1981–onwards) David Narcizo: drums (1983–onwards) Other members Fred Abong: bass (1990–1991) Elaine Adamedes: bass, vocals (1981–1983) Becca Blumen: drums, vocals (1981—1983) Tanya Donelly: vocals, guitar (1981–1991, guest in concerts and recording 2001 and 2003) Leslie Langston: bass ...

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Hersh enlisted her stepsister, Donelly, to help form the group when they were in high school. The two served as guitarists, lead vocalists, and songwriters for the group, with longtime drummer David Narcizo present since nearly the beginning. The frequently cited story behind the group's name is that the original group, composed of women musicians, was named "The Muses," but when Narcizo joined a couple of years later, the group changed their name to "Throwing Muses." The name change occurred because the group felt it was not appropriate to ...

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