Apollo and the Muses.

For Greek mythology, the Muses represent the inspiration of music, festivities, of the liberal arts , the same inspiration , and although their number varies according to the authors , it is generally accepted that nine , born of nine nights of love between Zeus and Mnemosyne. The muses were often on Mount Parnassus, which was dedicated to the god Apollo.

The muses never left to Apollo. The world say the the Muses and Apollo had taught men singing.

The inspiration consequent of the Muses sprayed the soul, the spirit logical and unilaterally of the gods. Apollo becomes the guardian of the Arts, especially music. Apollo’s music is described as: “Apollo’s music was as like the sun had turned into music, setting order to all of nature and plectrum of his lyre was the sunbeam. The Muses are the mandrel of Apollo because they permit to Apollo express himself musically in the way”

Clio ( Κλειώ , ' which celebrates ' ) which celebrates or gives fame. The story

Euterpe ( Ευτέρπη , ' delight ' ) she's the one we are happy , the very charming . The music ( His attribute is a flute ) .

Talia ( θάλλεω , ' flower ' ) is the festival itself, the festive . The comedy ( carries a lyre and a mask of laughter ) .

Melpomene ( Μελπομένη , ' sing ' ) she is singing . The expressing human feelings by singing ( bears a tragic mask and a scepter ) .

Terpsichore ( Τερψιχόρη , " delight of dancing " ) who enjoys the backing vocals, she loves dancing. The dance ( Attitude dancing ) .

Erato ( Ἐρατώ , ' love ' ) it is delicious. The love poetry ( crown of myrtle and pressing a lyre ) .

Polyhymnia ( Πολυμνία , ' many hymns ' ) she is the of the various hymns . Harmonious , pantomime , rhetoric and eloquence ( She was represented in thought ,ready to deliver his speech , which has written on parchment ) .

Urania ( Ουρανία , ' heavenly ' ) the celestial . Chair to astronomy ( Crowned of stars) .

Calliope ( Καλλιόπη , ' the beautiful face ' ) The beautiful voice of the beautiful voice of . Epic poetry , eloquence and rhetoric ( carrying a golden crown ) The Minister .



(Ana María Cifuentes Ríos)