Which mythology does Terpsichore belong to?

Terpsichore belongs to Greek mythology.

Which stories does Terpsichore appear in?

Terpsichore appears in Orpheus and Eurydice, told as chaptered audio dramas in MythologyNow.

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Terpsichore

Muse of dance, lyre in hand to set feet moving

Mythology: Greek mythology
Parents: Zeus · Mnemosyne
Siblings: Euterpe · Clio · Melpomene · Urania · Calliope · Polyhymnia · Erato · Thalia
Group: Muses
Appears in: Orpheus and Eurydice

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Terpsichore is the Muse of dance and choral song, one of the nine daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne. Lyre in hand, she leads the rhythmic chorus and the whirling of the dance. Her name itself means delight in dancing.

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Orpheus and Eurydice

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Who is Terpsichore?: Terpsichore is the Muse of dance and choral song, one of the nine daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne. Lyre in hand, she leads the rhythmic chorus and the whirling of the dance. Her name itself means delight in dancing.
Which mythology does Terpsichore belong to?: Terpsichore belongs to Greek mythology.
Which stories does Terpsichore appear in?: Terpsichore appears in Orpheus and Eurydice, told as chaptered audio dramas in MythologyNow.

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