In Greek mythology, Calliope was the most honored of the nine Muses, sister goddesses who were patrons of the arts and sciences. Calliope, the leader of the Muses, was the of the epic.long poem about legendary or historical heroes, written in a grand style Sculptors usually portrayed her holding writing implements such as a stylus pointed instrument for engraving on a clay or wax tabletnd a tablet.
Calliope's name meant "fair voice," and she was said to have been the mother of Orpheus, a legendary...
Source: Myths and Legends of the World, ©2005 Gale Cengage. All Rights Reserved. Full copyright.
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