Euterpe and Ourania, painting by Pompeo Battoni , Wikipedia Commons
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Euterpe, the so-called "Giver of Pleasure", was the Muse of Music.
At classical times, Euterpe became also associated with Lyric Poetry and sometimes Sports. Euterpe was mainly depicted holding a flute.
When the Greek river Strymon once lied with Euterpe, Euterpe brought to life a son with the name Rhesus. Rhesus was a hero of Homer' s Iliad, who was killed by Greek hero Diomedes during the Trojan War. |
Other Muses in Greek Mythology |
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- Calliope
(Epic Poetry)
- Clio
(History)
- Erato
(Love Poetry)
- Euterpe
(Music)
- Melpomene
(Tragedy)
- Polyhymnia
(Hymns)
- Terpsichore
(Dance)
- Thalia
(Comedy)
- Urania
(Astronomy)
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