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Apollo and The Nine Muses (1856) by Gustave Moreau (French, 1826 – 1898), oil on canvas, 83 cm (32.6 in) x 103 cm (40.5 in), Private Collection

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Greek Gods 101: Polymnia

Polymnia is a Mousai of sacred/religious hymns and poetry, dance, eloquence, agriculture, and pantomime. Excluding the universal offerings, some common offerings include:

Written Prayers

Barley, Grain, Etc.

Persuasive Essays, Writings, Etc.

Poetry (Especially Religious Poetry)

Theatrical Masks

Depictions of Lyres (Or Actual Lyres)

Meditation Tools (e.g. Soundbaths)

Geometry Tools (e.g. Protractors)

For devotional acts, some activities that can be done for her include:

Writing Poetry or Hymns to Her or Other Deities

Learning How to Dance

Dancing in General (Even if You’re Bad at It)

Meditating

Watching Pantomimes

Writing Petitions to Deities

Writing/Speaking Prayers

Learning the Structures of Prayers and Hymns

Learning About Sacred Dance

She is not celebrated in any Athenian holidays.

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You Yangs landscape by Fred Williams

Fred Williams dispenses with Western formalism to capture the essence of the Australian landscape. You Yangs landscape by Fred Williams: Credit: Google Arts and Culture A ticker tape parade during a smog storm; a termite’s parade; an encaustic calligraphy lesson – it’s not totally clear what you’re looking at, at first glance, when you first encounter one of Australian painter Fred Williams’…

You Yangs landscape by Fred Williams

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I sing of the Mousai, The nine Muses of the many arts, Whom Memory had borne by Zeus, I call upon you, Mistresses of Art. Clear-voiced Kalliope, Whose gentle blessings guide the hands of epic poets, Singing the tales of the divine heroes. Kleio, holder of great knowledge, Who knows all of history and ancient times, Bestowing upon us the lessons of the past. Euterpe, granter of joy, Whose soft blessings upon the lyre And lyrist alike create the most gentle melody. Joyous Thaleia, Whose tales bring joy to all, And end in good cheer and glory. Melodious Melpomene, Whose tales of savage, perfectly threaded fate, Bring us most melancholic pleasures. Rosy Terpsikhore, Who graces the earth through Most captivating dance, In your nimble steps do you inspire all to move. Erato, wreathed in roses, Who sings of the sweetest love And most passionate desire, Inspiring words of love and joy. Holy Polymnia, With melody as sweet as honey, Whose name we praise at the start of every song. Celestial Ourania, Forever face turned towards the stars above, Seeking truth and reason, striving for understanding. O Great Goddesses, Favour me with your blessed gifts, Bestow upon me the honour to Learn from your delicate voices, So that I may give back to you my praise in every dance and song. Hail, sweet-voiced Mousai, children of Olympus, Hail to the glorious patrons of the Arts! I pray to you and honour your gifts.

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John Lavery - Polymnia (aka Miss Morgan) - 1909 - Galleria Nazionale - Rome

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Lore Olympus - (S2) Episode 175

Witness what the gods do…after dark. The friendships and the lies, the gossip and the wild parties, and of course, forbidden love. Because i