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.
