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1. Calliope (music) - Wikipedia
Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calliope_(music)
Description: WEBA calliope (see below for pronunciation) is an American and Canadian musical instrument that produces sound by sending a gas, originally steam or, more recently, compressed air, through large whistles —originally locomotive whistles. A calliope is typically very loud. Even some small calliopes are audible for miles.
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2. Calliope - Wikipedia
Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calliope
Description: WEBIn Greek mythology, Calliope (/ k ə ˈ l aɪ. ə p i / kə-LY-ə-pee; Ancient Greek: Καλλιόπη, romanized: Kalliópē, lit. 'beautiful-voiced') is the Muse who presides over eloquence and epic poetry; so called from the ecstatic harmony of her voice. Hesiod and Ovid called her the "Chief of all Muses". Calliope on an antique fresco from ...
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3. Calliope - World History Encyclopedia
Link: https://www.worldhistory.org/Calliope/
Description: WEBNov 1, 2022 · Calliope ('beautiful voiced') was widely considered the leader of the Muses and was the greatest and wisest of them. She began as a Muse of poetry, which later developed into epic poetry (tales of the legendary adventures of …
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4. Calliope Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
Link: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/calliope
Description: WEBcalliope. noun. cal· li· ope kə-ˈlī-ə- (ˌ)pē. also. ˈkal-ē-ˌōp. : a keyboard musical instrument consisting of a set of whistles sounded usually by steam. Etymology. named for …
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5. Calliope | Greek Muse, Poetry & Music | Britannica
Link: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Calliope-Greek-Muse
Description: WEBCalliope, in Greek mythology, according to Hesiod’s Theogony, foremost of the nine Muses; she was later called the patron of epic poetry. At the behest of Zeus, the king of the gods, she judged the dispute between the goddesses Aphrodite and Persephone over Adonis. In most accounts she and King.
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6. Calliope: The Muse of Poetry and Song - Mythology Source
Link: https://mythologysource.com/calliope-greek-goddess/
Description: WEBJun 16, 2020 · Calliope was one of nine sisters in Greek mythology. The Muses were goddesses of the arts who bestowed the gift of inspiration on artists, poets, dancers, and philosophers. Among the nine sisters, Calliope was held in particularly high regard. As the deity of epic poems and songs, she was the patroness of writers like Homer, Ovid, and …
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7. Who is Calliope in Greek Mythology: Exploring the First Muse’s …
Link: https://oldworldgods.com/greeks/who-is-calliope-in-greek-mythology/
Description: WEBWho is Calliope in Greek Mythology: Exploring the First Muse’s Role and Origins. Calliope, the first of the Muses in Greek mythology, is revered as the goddess of music, eloquence, and poetry. As the mother of Orpheus and associated with epic poetry, she holds significant importance in ancient Greek culture.
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8. The Muse Calliope - Greek Legends and Myths
Link: https://www.greeklegendsandmyths.com/calliope.html
Description: WEBCalliope Daughter of Zeus. As one of the Younger Muses, Calliope is the daughter of Zeus and the Titan goddess Mnemosyne; making her sister to Clio, Erato, Euterpe, Melpomene, Terpsichore, Thalia, Polyhmnia and Ourania. Calliope was named as the eldest of the Younger Muses, conceived on the first night that Zeus lay with Mnemosyne.
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9. CALLIOPE (Kalliope) - Greek Goddess Muse of Epic Poetry
Link: https://www.theoi.com/Ouranios/MousaKalliope.html
Description: WEBCalliope was the eldest of the Muses, the ancient Greek goddesses of music, song and dance. She was also the goddess of eloquence, who bestowed her gift on kings and princes. In the Classical era, when the Muses were assigned specific artistic spheres, Calliope was named Muse of epic poetry.
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10. Calliope: The Greek Muse of Epic Poetry and Eloquence
Link: https://mythosgreece.com/goddesses/calliope/
Description: WEBNov 20, 2023 · Calliope, the Greek Muse of epic poetry, has a range of powers and symbols associated with her. Her powers include inspiring poets, musicians, and writers to create epic works of art. Calliope is also known for her ability to sing and dance, making her a symbol of music and dance.
