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A muse is someone/something you cherish, love or have pride in.

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What is the origin of the word calliope?

'Calliope' was one of the nine muses of Classical Greece. Calliope, the Muse of epic poetry The other muses being : - Clio, the Muse of history Erato, the Muse of love poetry Euterpe, the Muse of music Melpomene, the Muse of tragedy Polyhymnia, the Muse of hymns Terpsichore, the Muse of dance Thalia, the Muse of comedy Urania/Ourania, the Muse of astrono


How do you use the word muse in a sentence?

(The word muse can be a verb, meaning to think, consider, or ponder, while as a noun it means some inspirational individual, from the word for the Greek goddesses of the arts.)He would often stop by the river and muse over his life's direction.The director Quentin Tarantino describes actress Uma Thurman as his muse.


What does touched by a muse mean?

This phrase means that someone feels inspired. The reference to a muse could mean that this inspiration came due to another person's influence, but that is not always the case. I'm including the dictionary.com definition below in case you would like to read further. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/muse


Which Muse is correctly matched with her talent?

Calliope ? muse of epic poetry


What is the masculine gender of muse?

In English there are no masculine or feminine forms. English uses gender specific nouns for a male or a female. The noun muse is a common gender (a word for a male or female) or neuter noun, a word for someone or something that serves as an artist's inspiration. The noun Muse refers to the nine goddesses in Greek mythology that represent literature science, and the arts. There is no male counterpart.

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What would someone find more flattering to be referred to as Medusa or to be dubbed a muse?

Well, honey, being called a muse is like being the Beyoncé of inspiration - it's a compliment. But being called Medusa? That's like being compared to a snake-headed lady who turns people to stone. So unless you're into that whole mythical creature vibe, I'd stick with being a muse.


In the poem 'Iliad' what was the meaning of muse?

The muse is the symbol of inspiration for the poet.


What is a sentence for the word muse with the meaning as to think or consider deeply?

She would often muse about the meaning of life while watching the sunset.


What is the origin of the word calliope?

'Calliope' was one of the nine muses of Classical Greece. Calliope, the Muse of epic poetry The other muses being : - Clio, the Muse of history Erato, the Muse of love poetry Euterpe, the Muse of music Melpomene, the Muse of tragedy Polyhymnia, the Muse of hymns Terpsichore, the Muse of dance Thalia, the Muse of comedy Urania/Ourania, the Muse of astrono


What do the lyrics of the MUSE song called 'Endlessly' mean?

My interpretation of Endlessly by Muse, is that someone is falling in love with a person. It seems like they are tell the one they love that they will always be there for them,through anything.


Where can someone purchase Muse CDs?

Someone can purchase Muse CD's from a number of companies such as Amazon. Amazon has a large selection of Muse CD's, as well as various other artists and bands.


How did Thalia become the muse of comedy?

Being a Muse in Greek myth is not something you become, it is something you are born being.


What is the domain for each of the nine muses?

Calliope ("beautiful-voiced") is the muse of heroic poetry.Clio (derived from a verb meaning "to make famous") is the muse of history.Euterpe ("rejoicing well" or "delight") is the muse of music.Thalia (derived from a word meaning "rich festivity" or "blooming")is the muse of comedy and idyllic poetry.Melpomene (derived from a Greek word meaning "to celebrate with dance and song"is the muse of tragedy, though initially she was the muse of singing.Terpsichore ("delighting in dance") is the muse of choral song and dancing.Erato ("the lovely" or "beloved") is the muse of lyric love poetry.Polyhymnia or Polymnia ("many praises" or "many hymns")is the muse of hymns (songs of praise).Finally, Urania ("heavenly one") is the muse of astronomy.


Meaning of the word muse?

To think or meditate in silence.


Who is Woody Allen's muse?

Scarlett Johansson is often referred to as being woody Allen's muse.


What is the modern day meaning behind the term 'Muse' from Greek mythology?

A muse is what inspires an artist to write, paint, or sculpt.


What is a male muse called?

Brian