Jupiter and Mnemosyne, the titan goddess of Memory, gave birth to the nine Muses who are inspirational goddesses for arts and science.
The same word Museum comes directly from the idea of art showroom and preservation where each of them has a specific specialization. Apollo, the god of art and beauty, is their protector.
Calliope for Epic Poetry; Euterpe for Liryc Poetry and Singing; Talia for Commedies and Pastoral Poetry; Melpomene for Tragedies; Tersicore for Dancing; Eratro for Love Poetry; Polimnia for Sacred Poetry; Urania for Astronomy; Clio for History
The pictures below were taken inside Villa Torlonia in Rome and the statues were made in the 1800s by commission of Prince Alessandro Torlonia.
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