Calliope, Muse of Epic Poetry

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Calliope (Greek spelling, "Kalliope"), meaning "beautiful-voiced," was the Muse of epic poetry and the goddess of eloquence. She had two sons, Orpheus and Linus, and was said to be the wisest and most assertive of the Muses. According to the Greek poet Hesiod, Calliope is the most important of the nine Muses because she "attends on worshipful princes." She is usually depicted wearing a gold crown and carrying a writing tablet, a scroll, or a book in her hand.

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