| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Calliope | Muse of epic or heroic poetry |
clio | muse of history and lyre-playing |
erato | muse of love poetry, hymns, lyre-playing, and pantomime |
euterpe | muse of tragedy, flute playing and lyric poetry |
melpomene | muse of tragedy and lyre-playing |
polyhymnia | muse of hymns, pantomime, and religious dancing |
terpsichore | muse of choral dancing and singing, flute playing |
thalia | muse of comedy |
urania | muse of astronomy, cosmological poetry |