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The '''Muses''' are a group of goddesses who were thought to be the source of knowledge of literature, arts, and science in [[Greece|Greek]] and [[Rome|Roman]] mythologies. | The '''Muses''' are a group of goddesses who were thought to be the source of knowledge of literature, arts, and science in [[Greece|Greek]] and [[Rome|Roman]] mythologies. | ||
==History== | |||
Regarded as the daughters of the Greek god [[Zeus]], and numbered nine, in the 1st century BCE [[Egypt]] the Muses were said to have been recruited by the Egyptian god [[Osiris]]. Their names were {{Wiki|Calliope|Kalliope}}, {{Wiki|Clio|Kleio}}, {{Wiki|Euterpe}}, {{Wiki|Erato}}, [[Melpomene]], {{Wiki|Polyhymnia}}, {{Wiki|Terpsichore}}, {{Wiki|Thalia (Muse)|Thalia}} and {{Wiki|Urania}}.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref> | |||
==Influence== | |||
During the [[Peloponnesian War]], the [[Sparta]]n ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]] visited the [[Sanctuary of the Muses|sanctuary]] dedicated to the Muses in the [[Reborn Hills]] of [[Boeotia]], Greece.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref> | |||
The [[Mouseion of Alexandria]] was an institution commissioned by [[Ptolemy I Soter]], and dedicated to the Muses.<ref name="Discovery Tour">''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' - ''[[Discovery Tour]]''</ref> | |||
Colloquially the term has come to mean anyone or anything that inspires one's work, and as such, is used as a compliment.<ref name="Upton's Sorrow">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' - ''[[Upton's Sorrow]]''</ref> | Colloquially the term has come to mean anyone or anything that inspires one's work, and as such, is used as a compliment.<ref name="Upton's Sorrow">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' - ''[[Upton's Sorrow]]''</ref> | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*In 48 BCE, the [[Medjay]] [[Bayek]] of [[Siwa]] joined his friend, [[Phanos the Younger]], for a night of celebration at [[Phanos' house]]; the poet mentioned how it was "the perfect place for artist and muse to meet!"<ref name="Symposiasts">''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' - ''[[Symposiasts]]''</ref> | *In 48 BCE, the [[Medjay]] [[Bayek]] of [[Siwa]] joined his friend, [[Phanos the Younger]], for a night of celebration at [[Phanos' house]]; the poet mentioned how it was "the perfect place for artist and muse to meet!"<ref name="Symposiasts">''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' - ''[[Symposiasts]]''</ref> | ||
*In 47 BCE, the Medjay Bayek of Siwa investigated murders in [[Cyrene]]; a note on one of the bodies specifically named the muse Melpomene.<ref name="Cat and Mouse">''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' - ''[[Cat and Mouse (Origins)|Cat and Mouse]]''</ref> | *In 47 BCE, the Medjay Bayek of Siwa investigated murders in [[Cyrene]]; a note on one of the bodies specifically named the muse Melpomene.<ref name="Cat and Mouse">''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' - ''[[Cat and Mouse (Origins)|Cat and Mouse]]''</ref> | ||
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*''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' {{Mo}} | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' {{Mo}} | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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The Muses are a group of goddesses who were thought to be the source of knowledge of literature, arts, and science in Greek and Roman mythologies.
History
Regarded as the daughters of the Greek god Zeus, and numbered nine, in the 1st century BCE Egypt the Muses were said to have been recruited by the Egyptian god Osiris. Their names were Kalliope, Kleio, Euterpe, Erato, Melpomene, Polyhymnia, Terpsichore, Thalia and Urania.[1]
Influence
During the Peloponnesian War, the Spartan misthios Kassandra visited the sanctuary dedicated to the Muses in the Reborn Hills of Boeotia, Greece.[2]
The Mouseion of Alexandria was an institution commissioned by Ptolemy I Soter, and dedicated to the Muses.[3]
Colloquially the term has come to mean anyone or anything that inspires one's work, and as such, is used as a compliment.[4]
Trivia
- In 48 BCE, the Medjay Bayek of Siwa joined his friend, Phanos the Younger, for a night of celebration at Phanos' house; the poet mentioned how it was "the perfect place for artist and muse to meet!"[5]
- In 47 BCE, the Medjay Bayek of Siwa investigated murders in Cyrene; a note on one of the bodies specifically named the muse Melpomene.[6]
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Origins (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (mentioned only)
References
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins - Discovery Tour
- ↑ Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag - Upton's Sorrow
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins - Symposiasts
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins - Cat and Mouse