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Urania, the Muse of Astrology and Astronomy in Greek mythology
Statue of Muse Urania in Madrid, Spain. Wikipedia Commons

Urania was the Muse of Astronomy and Astrology as she was able to foretell the future by the position of the stars. Urania was also the Muse of Mathematics and a a defender of love passion.

Oftentimes Urania was depicted holding a globe in her hands.




          Other Muses in Greek Mythology

  1. Calliope (Epic Poetry)
  2. Clio (History)
  3. Erato (Love Poetry)
  4. Euterpe (Music)
  5. Melpomene (Tragedy)
  6. Polyhymnia (Hymns)
  7. Terpsichore (Dance)
  8. Thaleia (Comedy)
  9. Urania (Astronomy)

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