One of the most common variation of the myth is that Thamyris competed against the muses in a musical contest and lost, in punishment for his defeat they in turn they took away his sight, his ability to create poetry and play the lyre.
The sirens. They lost a contest when they challenged the muses, and therefore were cursed.
Morpho thamyris was created in 1867.
The Muses or Mousai are the nine daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne (sister of Hyperion and Rheia). They are often referred to as Heliconian and Pierian, to mark the seats of their earliest worship (Pieria, near Olympos and Mount Helicon in Boeotia). They are listed by name (Theogony 77) but the specific attributes of each goddess were added by later poets: * Kleio, history * Euterpe, flute playing * Thaleia, comedy * Melpomene, tragedy * Terpsichore, dance * Erato, love poems * Polymnia, sacred music * Ourania, astrology * Kalliope, epic poetry (she holds the highest rank of the Muses) Kalliope attends the birth of kingly nobles and gives (or withholds) the gift of the Muses as the immortals deem fit (Theogony, 80). Mere mortals who are blessed by the Muses, can use the beauty of their song, or the grace of their dance to heal the sick and comfort the heartbroken. One story says that a singer and poet named Thamyris challenged the Muses. He mocked them and made light of their skills. For his insolence, Thamyris was maimed and lost his memory. He could no longer remember his songs or his poems. The Muses can bestow the gift of talent and insight but they can also, viciously, revoke their blessings. King Pierus boasted that his daughters rivaled the Muses in beauty and talent, they (all nine of his daughters) were turned into magpies. The Muses attend the festivals on Olympos and entertain and inspire the other gods with their wit and charm. Apollo puts aside his bow and plays the lyre as the Graces join in the dance of the immortals.
The new deal programs that were challenged in court were withdrawn.
a priest challenged a status
The muses are in the temple of Apollo.
The Muses Are Heard was created in 1956.
All Muses are female.
Fashion icons (usually) challenged the norm of what is beautiful, and started new trends. They impacted the fashion industry and society's view on beauty. Many also served as muses to influential designers.
Krewe of Muses was created in 2000.
Delight of the Muses was created in 1992.
The Disquieting Muses was created in 1916.