The Muse series by Peter Nixon is a fascinating take on the nine Muses of Greek mythology. Nixon reveals the meanings behind his beautiful goddesses.
OK, it’s official. Susan Hill enters the contemporary murder mystery pantheon, along with the goddess Tana French and the goddess Fred Vargas. Why, you may wonder, are these women deities in …
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A set of little portraits of the nine muses from Greek mythology. Made for fun after my making my melpomene and thalia poster.
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Urania - The Muse of Astronomy and Philosophy Print A reproduction of the original oil painting by Emily Balivet, 2011. Printed on acid free, archival quality matte photo paper, the print measures 11x14 inches and has a .25" white border allowance for framing. The print is signed, titled and dated on the back, and ships flat. In Greek Mythology Urania, whose name means "Celestial One", was one of the nine younger Muses, and the daughter of Zeus and Mnemosyne. Urania is the goddess of of philosophy and astronomy (which in ancient times was the same as astrology). With her head held high in the infinite universe, she is able to divine the future by the arrangement of the stars. Those who are most concerned with philosophy, expansion of the mind, and the mysteries of the heavens are dearest to her. ~All prints are packaged professionally and shipped via Priority mail (within the US) ~Overseas shipping via USPS First Class International ~Shipping discounts on multiple purchases Please contact me with questions or comments and visit my website www.emilybalivet.com to see my entire portfolio!
In Greek mythology, the nine Muses are goddesses of the various arts such as music, dance, and poetry. Blessed with wonderful artistic talents, they also possess great beauty, grace, and allure. Their...
Mother of The Muses Mnemosyne, Greek goddess of memory, was considered one of the most powerful goddesses of her time. After all, it is memory, some believe, that is a gift that distinguishes us f…
Bolton United Harrier Hannah Kelly is relishing her chance to compete on the world stage in Glasgow next weekend.
The history of Egypt is marked by its rich and enduring legacy, which owes much to the fertile lands nourished by the Nile River and the achievements of its native inhabitants, as well as external
The Statue of Polyhymnia. Charles Meynier. French. 1763-1832. oil on canvas. http://hadrian6.tumblr.com
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The realities of women’s lives are conspicuously absent from the British Museum's Feminine Power, a show about the feminine.
“Calliope’s themes are art, communication and history. Her symbols are stories, books, pens and pencils and quills. A member of the Thracian muses, Calliope is the Goddess of epic poetr…
The nine Muses in Greek mythology have been sources of inspiration for the arts, philosophy, and science since antiquity. This article addresses their origins and attributes.
Out of all nine Greek muses which one are you the most like? Take this quiz to find out.
Erato, the Muse of lyric poetry... Well, more like love and erotic poetry ;) She is one of the loveliest Muses, and a usual companion of Eros (and vice versa), as their names share the same Greek wo…
