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In common language it means inspiration. What inspires you to do something? -One of the Muses. In classical language it refers to goddesses from ancient Greece which had power over inspiration especially in art, poetry, drama, storytelling, etc.
However, muse can also mean that you were pondering over something- like "Jake mused over what to wear".
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∙ 15y agoAs a noun: 1. In ancient Greek mythology any of 9 daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne; protector of an art or science.. 2. The source of an artist's inspiration.. As a verb: 1. Reflect deeply on a subject.. By Khuja_owl
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∙ 12y agoa muse is an inspiration.
the reason is that in greek mythology people needed a reason for why sometimes you get inspirations and sometimes you don't, so they said that little Sprite-like creatures called muses whispered in your ear to get you inspired.
muse is also an awesome rock band with singer and guitar player Matthew bellamy, bass player chris wolstenholme, and drummer dominick howard.
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Why did muse call themselves that?
I'm not sure but muse means idea or thought/to think. If you mean the magazine Muse then possibly because it's kind of educational. Also a muse is the name for the seven Greek goddesses of arts, and they created seven new muses of funny random things.
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.
Which Muse is correctly matched with her talent?
Calliope ? muse of epic poetry
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
What is the English word for muse?
muse already is an English word.
What is the link between the words muse and amuse?
a "muse" is a source of inspiration. "amuse" is to divert attention, to distract, to bewilder. so pretty much muse means to think and amuse means to not think
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 meant by the word muse in the poem betting on the muse?
In the context of the phrase "betting on the muse," the muse refers to the source of inspiration for the poet or artist. Betting on the muse implies taking a risk on the unpredictable nature of creativity and trusting in the power of inspiration to guide the artistic process.
Why did muse call themselves that?
I'm not sure but muse means idea or thought/to think. If you mean the magazine Muse then possibly because it's kind of educational. Also a muse is the name for the seven Greek goddesses of arts, and they created seven new muses of funny random things.
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.
Nine goddess's of arts?
The Muses, who were: Calliope - the muse of epic poetry Clio - history muse Erato - love poetry Euterpe - muse of music Melpomene - muse of tragedy Polyhymnia - sacred poetry muse Terpsichore - muse of dance Thalia - muse of comedy Urania - astronomy muse
Who was the nine godesses?
They are the nine muses in Greek mythology: Erato muse of lyrics, Euterpe muse of music, Thalia muse of comedy, Melpomene muse of tragedy , Terpsichore muse of dance, Urania muse of astronomy, Clio muse of history , Polyhymnia muse of hymns, and Calliope muse of epics. There u go hope it wuz helpful!! :)
Are Muse doing any concerts in 2012?
No dates have been released yet, but Muse are currently recording their new album, which is due to be released in December. This means that they may not tour this year.
What does the term muse means?
Muse has two meanings, but both essentially mean the same; * A guiding spirit * A source of inspiration Also a third relatively unknown meaning, which is another term for "poet".
How can you contact Muse or Matt Bellamy?
Try the Muse myspace- http://www.myspace.com/muse
Each of greek Muses had a specific talent in the arts. Which Muse is correctly matched with her talent?
Urania— muse of Astronomy (apex)
What song is played at the end of The Tourist movie?
Starlight by Muse is the song playing when the credits start rolling.
