Calliope
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In Greek mythology, Calliope is the Muse who presides over eloquence and epic poetry, so called from the ecstatic harmony of her voice. Hesiod and Ovid called her the "Chief of all Muses".
Fresco of Calliope, muse of epic poetry, from the Villa Moregine, western triclinium A
Calliope, muse de l'éloquence et de la poésie épique (Calliope, muse of eloquence and epic poetry)
Orpheus
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In Greek mythology, Orpheus was a Thracian bard, legendary musician and prophet. He was also a renowned poet and, according to legend, travelled with Jason and the Argonauts in search of the Golden Fl
Calliope
…and epic poetry, so called from the ecstatic harmony of her voice. Hesiod and Ovid called her the "Chief of all Muses". Calliope had two famous sons, Orpheus and Linus, by either Apollo or King Oeagrus of Thrace. She taught Orpheus verses for singing. According to Hesiod, she was also the wisest of the Muses…
Orpheus, wearing a Phrygian cap, is surrounded by animals, who are charmed by his lyre-playing. Roman Orpheus mosaic from Palermo, 2nd century AD
Orpheus mosaic at Dominican Museum, Rottweil, Germany, 2nd c. AD
Cave of Orpheus' oracle in Antissa, Lesbos
Orpheus with the lyre and surrounded by beasts (Byzantine & Christian Museum, Athens)