Musa is a female figure from Greek mythology, a source of inspiration in the arts or sciences. The meaning of muse became comprehensive, being used figuratively to designate the woman beloved or one that brings inspiration whether in painting, poetry or other forms of cultural expression.
The term muse is popularly used as a reference to the beautiful woman who inspires or awakens desire in the male audience. It is common to see the election of muses to represent some sports such as football, cycling, formula 1, etc.
In ancient Greece, there were nine muses that inspired each of the arts or sciences: Terpsichore (dance), Eratus (lyric poetry), Euterpe (music), Polymnia (sacred music), Melpomenes (tragedy), Thalia (comedy), Calliope (Eloquence), Clio (History) and Urania (Astronomy).
the greek word mousse means “song” or “poem”. The muses dwelt in the temple museum, term that gave rise to the word “museum” defined as the place of preservation of the arts and sciences. The word music is also derived from muse, from the Greek music techne which means “the art of the muses”.
