The Muses are the Greek goddesses who preside over the arts and sciences and inspire those who excel in these pursuits. Daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne, goddess of memory. They were the personification of poetic inspiration that hypothetically crept into the poet's mind. The Muses of Greek mythology had one of the most important functions of all, to inspire poets and promote the arts and sciences. The lucky person inspired by them was praised by all and was considered superior to the common individual. There are many different myths about the muses. Initially it was said that the original Muses were only three, Aoide meaning song or voice, Melete meaning practice or occasion and Mneme meaning memory. These 3 were thought to be the father of Apollo. Back in the day there were nine muses, each providing some form of literature, art, or science. The nine Muses are the daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne, the goddess of memory. Mnemosyne slept with Zeus nine consecutive nights and gave birth to nine daughters. One myth says that they were given to the god Apollo and the nymph Euphime and were charged with the responsibility of inspiring poets and musicians and promoting the arts and sciences. Another myth says that the nine goddesses were seated on Mount Olympus near the throne of Zeus where they were responsible for the arts and sciences. Many worshiped the muses and went to them for inspiration. They would leave gifts or sacrifices where they resided. The gifts would consist of water, milk or honey. It was said that they worshiped Apollo, the God dearest to them, and were his faithful followers. As they grew up they showed their inclination for the arts, taught by the god Apollo himself. Apollo was often called the Museg......middle of paper......in love. She is depicted holding a lyre, love arrows and bows. Polyhymnia the muse of sacred poetry, hymns and eloquence. She was the protector of divine hymns and the art of mime, she invented geometry and grammar. She is depicted with her gaze turned to the sky, holding a lyre or very serious, meditative and thoughtful. Urania the muse of astronomy and astronomical writings. She is the protector of celestial objects and stars, she invented astronomy. It was said that he was able to predict the future thanks to the arrangement of the stars. She was depicted carrying the stars with an arched compass and a celestial globe which she pointed to with a rod. Finally, Thalia, the muse of comedy. She was the patroness of comedy. He discovered comedy, geometry, the science of architecture and agriculture. She was also patron of the Symposiums. She was always depicted holding a theatrical comedy mask.