Muses: The Muses were the goddesses who presided over the liberal art.  There were nine muses

CLIO , the muse of history

CALLIOPE, the muse of epic poetry

EUTERPE, the muse of lyric poetry

ERATO, the muse of love and poetry

METPOMENE, the muse of tragedy

THALIA, the muse of comedy

URANIA, the muse of astronomy

TERPSICHORE, the muse of dancing

POLYHYMNIA, the muse of psalmody or religious song

Graces: The Graces were three goddesses representing the perfection of beauty and charm, they were

ALGAIA             EUPHROSYNE              THALIA

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