Number of muses

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How many muses are there?

9

It is widely known the fact that the muses are the daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne. They are known for their beauty and for the music of their song, which brings joy to any who hear it. There are nine Muses, each with her own specialty: Clio (History), Urania (Astronomy), Melpomene (Tragedy), Thalia (Comedy), Terpsichore (Dance), Calliope (Epic Poetry), Erato (Love Poetry), Polyhymnia (Songs to the Gods), Euterpe (Lyric Poetry).  Zeus was the lord of all gods.  Moreover, Mnemosyne represented memory.

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