Terpsichore

Terpsichore in Wikipedia

In Greek mythology, Terpsichore (pronounced /tərpˈsɪkəri/) (Τερψιχόρη) "delight of dancing" was one of the nine Muses, ruling over dance and the dramatic chorus. She lends her name to the word "terpsichorean" which means "of or relating to dance". She is usually depicted sitting down, holding a lyre, accompanying the dancers' choirs with her m...

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Terpsichora in Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology

Terpsi'chora (*Teryixo/ra), one of the nine Muses, presided over choral song and dancing. (Hes. Theog. 78 ; Pind. Isthm. 2.7; Plat. Phaedr. p. 259 ; comp. MUSAE.) - A Dictionary of Greek and Roman biography and mythology, William Smith, Ed....

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