Greek mythology
Calliope
Eldest Muse of epic song, mother of Orpheus
- Mythology
- Greek mythology
- Group
- Muses
- Appears in
- Orpheus and Eurydice
Calliope is the chief of the nine Muses, the Muse of epic poetry and eloquence. The fairest-voiced of Mnemosyne's daughters, she inspires the great heroic songs. She is mother of Orpheus, to whom she gives the gift of song that charms even stone.
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