Statue of Muse Urania in Madrid, Spain. Wikipedia Commons
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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.
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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)
- Thaleia
(Comedy)
- Urania
(Astronomy)
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