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Erato, the Muse of Love Poetry in Greek mythology
Musa Erato Painel em carvalho de Simon Vouet (1590-1649), Wikipedia commons


Erato was the Muse of lyric love poetry, hymns and wedding songs

Erato was the Muse and defender of love affairs and its said that she was the one who actually invented the art of dancing.

Erato is mostly depicted holding a guitar in her hands.

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