“THE MUSES Calliope (Cal-LIE-oh-pee) Muse of Epic Poetry Clio (CLEE-oh) Muse of History Melpomene (Mel-PAH-muh-nee) Muse of Tragedy Terpsichore (Terp-SIC-or-ree) Muse of Dance Thalia (THAL-ee-uh) Muse of Comedy GODS OF TITANOMACHY Mnemosyne (NEM-AH-suh-nee) Goddess of Memory Ouranos Her Father Gaea Her Mother Cronus Her Brother Rhea Cronus's Wife Themis and PhoebeMnemosyne's Sisters Prometheus and Epimetheus Mnemosyne's Nephews” Greek MythologySistersFamily MembersGreek GodsTitansMusesEnunciation Book:Bemused Source: Bemused
“Every time they shared their talent, they discovered that one of them had a unique gift. Clio had always possessed a keen mind and an ability to remember and recite facts after hearing them only once, but after they performed that skit for Apollo and Hermes, Clio's powerful intelligence had amplified. Just as Thalia's ability to make people laugh and forget their troubles had intensified so much that it cleared the clouds away and brought in sunshine.” IntelligentSistersComedicMusesPersonalitiesTalents And GiftsThaliaClioEnhanced Book:Bemused Source: Bemused
“Now, what should we call ourselves?" "Well, in the old language, mousa means a source of inspiration," Clio said. "Why don't we call ourselves the Muses?” SistersGroupMusesNamesake Book:Bemused Source: Bemused
“Suddenly, an ethereal haze formed above their heads, and images of the words they sang began to dance in the sky. The gods all tilted back in their seats, expressions of awe and delight illuminating their already glowing faces. Ree nearly lost track of the lyrics when she glanced over and noticed that same glow radiating from Thalia. Then Mel. Then Calli. Then Clio. She looked down at her own body and marveled at the incandescent sheen covering her skin. She and her sisters all shone like the gods of Olympus.” SistersMusesQuintetGodlike Essence Book:Bemused Source: Bemused
“Zeus wanted something that would bring healing to the people who had survived the war. In my mind, there was nothing more healing to the soul than the written word, and music, and dance, and comedy, and inspiration. So that is why I decided to create." She looked them each in the eye. "I decided to create you. Each of you would bring joy through your own unique talents, while also singing Zeus's praises for saving the world from the Titans.” MotherGreek MythologyDaughtersMusesThe Arts Book:Bemused Source: Bemused
“The five of you are never more powerful than when you lift your voices together. How many times had her mother spoken those words? Ree now realized that they were not just words; they were a prophecy. There had always been something special about the connection she felt with her sisters when they sang together.” ProphecyDaughtersMusesQuintetMnemosyne Book:Bemused Source: Bemused
“Our group name is the Muses," Calli said. Zeus smiled. "I like that. The Muses, Goddesses of the Arts and Proclaimers of Heroes.” GoddessesMusesDeclaredNamed Book:Bemused Source: Bemused
“"Not only will the masses forever sing your praises for saving them from Titan rule, but they will associate you with feelings of warmth and safety and pleasure and all things good. It will be beautiful, Zeus. I promise." Technically, she had delivered on that promise by creating the most beautiful, most compelling, most delightful beings the world had ever seen. She'd gifted them with the ability to bring joy to everyone, both god and mortal.” PromiseGoddessThe PastZeusPeace MakingMusesMnemosyne Book:Bemused Source: Bemused
“She sketched the figure of a dancing nymph, capturing the rhythmic flow of her movements with precise detail. This one would be headstrong, but her energy and passion would balance well with Melpomene's sweet nature.” EmpathyIdealsDancePersonality TraitsMusesMelpomeneTerpsichore Book:Bemused Source: Bemused