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9780874779998

The Nine Muses A Mythological Path to Creativity

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    9780874779998

  • ISBN10:

    0874779995

  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2000-10-09
  • Publisher: Tarcher
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Summary

Examines the creative abilities of the Muses, the nine daughters of the Greek god Zeus, and suggests ways to invoke such qualities to cultivate storytelling, dance, innovation, and recreation.

Table of Contents

Preface xiii
Introduction The Purpose of Myth: A Bridge from Humanity to the Mystery 1(18)
Mnemosune: Mother of the Muses
The Goddess of Memory
19(16)
The Nine muses
Calliope
Muse of Eloquence and Epic Poetry
35(14)
Clio
Muse of History and Writing
49(14)
Erato
Muse of Love Poetry
63(16)
Euterpe
Muse of Music
79(14)
Melpomene
Muse of Tragedy
93(12)
Polyhymnia
Muse of Oratory, Sacred Hymns, and Poetry
105(12)
Terpsichore
Muse of Dance
117(12)
Thalia
Muse of Comedy
129(10)
Urania
Muse of Astronomy and Science
139(14)
Conclusion Continuing Along the Mythological Path 153(4)
Citations and Permissions 157(10)
Images: Sources and Credits 167(10)
Bibliography 177

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