![In Greek and Roman mythology, the Muses were nine daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne (goddess of memory). There were honored as the patrons of arts and sciences. Calliope was the head muse, and Apollo, the god of prophecy and song, was their leader. The other nine were Clio, Erato, Melpomene, Terpsichore, [Apollo] Polyhymnia, Euterpe, Urania, and Thalia. This illustration from 1898 shows Calliope.](https://www.photo12.com/lt/umg25a05_269.jpg)
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In Greek and Roman mythology, the Muses were nine daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne (goddess of memory). There were honored as the patrons of arts and sciences. Calliope was the head muse, and Apollo, the god of prophecy and song, was their leader. The other nine were Clio, Erato, Melpomene, Terpsichore, [Apollo] Polyhymnia, Euterpe, Urania, and Thalia. This illustration from 1898 shows Calliope.
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