ancient greek mythology curious about the cult of the gods of Olympus and the veneration of their children, who represent the third generation of exalted beings. Greece was famous for its enlightened minds and artists. Therefore, the muses who inspired creation enjoyed special respect. 9 women, daughters of the supreme god - thunderer, represent a harmonious triad. They personified science, crafts and arts. Each of the Muses was necessary for comprehensive development state, improving education and new achievements in all areas.
History of appearance
Initially, the Muses were considered inspirational nymphs. They are able to bestow talent in a particular direction or a tendency to manifest themselves in one form or another of art. Over time, the number of muses has changed. The myth says that each of them is the daughter of Zeus.
The first mention of these creatures tells of Meletus, whose privilege was reflection, Mneme, who is in charge of memory, and Aeda, whose element was the song. ancient greek poet Hesiod sang of nine girls, the children of Zeus and Mnemosyne, the goddess of memory. According to legend, the girls were born at the foot of Olympus. Beautiful in appearance, they were distinguished by sincerity and demonstrated wonderful talents.
Hesiod said that if the muse decided to endow a mere mortal with talent, she accompanied him from infancy. The girls patronized those who recognized their strength and believed that the talent was not unfounded. Muses prone to insolence were punished. Ancient Greece at first believed in muses favoring the poetic sphere, but later patronesses appeared exact sciences. Each sister assumed responsibility for the area entrusted to her. They had specific duties and distinctive attributes.
Terpsichore was the muse of dance and choral singing and was often depicted as a dancer with a slight smile. Her head was decorated with a wreath, and in her hands the girl held a lyre and a plectrum. Terpsichore dominated the harmony between the inner and the outer, creating a strong and conflict-free relationship between the soul and human body. IN literary works Terpsichore is described as "enjoying round dances".
Herodotus described the appearance of the patroness of music and dance in the fifth book of the Muses cycle. In the work, the historian left descriptions concerning the attitude of the ancient Greeks to various directions scientific activity, crafts and arts, characterizing the image and perception of muses by compatriots.
Muse of dancing and singing
The dance of the ancient era was based on the strict observance of the rhythm and its combination with the movements of the arms and legs. The myth said that Terpsichore accompanied, teaching mortals to combine spirituality with the physical. According to her precept, in dance one should take exquisite poses and use aesthetic gestures, reflecting thoughts and mood, creating a harmonious action.
The muse of dance was important character for the ancient Greeks and a representative of the divine pantheon. The dance was highly valued in the state and was identified by the degree of seriousness with gymnastics. In gymnasiums, there was a separate subject that taught harmonious movement to music.
The biography of Terpsichore is ambiguous. According to some sources, she gave birth to the future singer Lin, and according to others, in alliance with the god of the river Aheloy, she gave birth to sirens. Alternative versions they report that Lin is the son of Urania, and the sirens are daughters.
Terpsichore is associated with, paying attention to the fact that she is often depicted with ivy, which was a symbol of the god of winemaking.
There is evidence that the Pythagorean school had a temple where Pythagoras taught his students. Terpsichore, Erato and Thalia, patronesses of the physical principle, elements, flora and fauna, were sung here.
Contrary to popular belief, the patroness of dancing and singing was invented by the ancient Greeks not in the name of entertainment. Ancient inhabitants believed that dance is an action aimed at contemplating and understanding nature, in which its own laws of movement reign. Terpsichore instructed in entertaining dances at weddings and taught to convey emotions and a subtle connection with culture through movement. home country and nature. Dance was perceived as a harmonious movement of the soul and body in symbiosis. The Greeks knew how to hear and listen to music and associated it with the heartbeat. The lack of talent did not allow everyone to realize themselves in this direction.
Screen adaptations
The Muses are considered secondary actors ancient Greek pantheon. The image of Terpsichore is rarely used in cinema, but references to it and the use of her name are common. The music is mentioned in documentaries describing research in the field of mythology and theology, as well as in feature films, dedicated to art music and dance.
Released in 1995, the film "Prisoners of Terpsichore" - a prime example mentioning the name of the muse in the cinema. This is a Russian-made ballet film that describes the interaction of a teacher - Professor Sakharova and soloist Balakhnicheva. The dramatic plot tells about the period of training of the dancer of the Kremlin ballet, inspiration and difficult path done thanks to talent, diligence and love for the art of dance.
In ancient Greece, not only the gods who made up the host were revered, but also their children, the deities of the third generation of Olympians. Greece was an enlightened country: the sages, scientists, philosophers of antiquity left a deep mark on the history of the whole world. It is noteworthy that the muses in Greece did not always mean a symbol of inspiration for the beautiful: music, love, poetry.
The nine daughters of the father of the gods Zeus clearly demonstrate the triad: a symbol of absolute harmony. They combined three types: science, handicraft and real art. The triad is symbolic in Greece, where poetry was as highly valued as the ability to read the stars.
Sages and philosophers rightly believed that each of the muses is necessary for prosperity.
Calliope was the mother of Orpheus, from her son inherited the ability to feel music. The mother taught her son that every word in poetry should bring the soul of a fallen hero back to life, inspire faith and nurture nobility. The scroll and slate in her hands were not just symbols. Young warriors leaving for battle could swear that they could hear Calliope writing a new work.
The Greeks considered Calliope the queen of all the muses, no wonder she has a crowned crown on her head or Laurel wreath. Apollo himself did not dare to interrupt the Queen of the Muses when she spoke fiery speeches about the honor, nobility, courage and purity of the soul of a true warrior. The muse can be considered a symbol of love for one's Motherland, one's land. Therefore, at one time the Greeks ordered miniature images of Calliope before distant wanderings. They say that Pallas herself gave such a miniature to her beloved Odysseus so that his heart would always be filled with purity of thoughts and the desire to return to his native shores.
The ancient Greek historian and keeper of mythology Diodorus wrote about her: “The greatest of muses inspires love for the past”. History is priceless for any nation, and especially for the people of Greece. Clio, it was believed, wrote down on her scrolls every, even an insignificant event, so that none of the descendants would forget their past.
The mythology describes the conflict between the muse and the beautiful Aphrodite. The muse of history had strict morals, but she never knew love. Aphrodite, being the wife of the god Hephaestus, had tender feelings for the young Dionysus. The implacable muse condemned the goddess for her love for a mortal. Aphrodite ordered little son Eros to shoot two arrows: one, kindling love, in Clio, and the second, killing feelings, in Pieron. suffering from unrequited love reasoned with the muse, Clio no longer dared to judge anyone for feelings.
Being engaged in the study of history, we compiled, in which we tried to take into account all the features of each of the gods.
According to the myths, Clio was friendly with Calliope, which is understandable: the muse of patriotism is inseparable from the muse of history. They were portrayed in almost the same way, often the Greeks ordered busts of these muses from only one master.
Melpomene is not only the muse of tragedies, as symbolized by the mournful mask in right hand. Muse is the mother of the fatal sirens who almost killed the Argonauts. Although according to another version, Terpsichore was the mother of the sirens.
Interestingly, the origin of the sirens is described extremely poorly, as if they appeared from the air. The two daughters of Melpomene had marvelous voices from birth, but pride destroyed them: in the absence of their mother, they challenged the muses and lost. They were punished for this: according to one version, the Thunderer himself turned them into sirens, according to another, turning into birds was the work of Poseidon.
Melpomene vowed to grieve forever for the fate of her daughters and those who dare to go against the will of heaven. He is always depicted in the robes of theatre-goers, with the same mask in his hands. But in the second hand there can be either a sword as a symbol of punishment for disobedience and insolence, or a scroll of parchment. The mantle on it exactly reflects the spirit of Greece of that era: people are toys in the hands of the gods and only take part in the theater of the gods.
Thalia was closest to Melpomene, the muse of tragedies, but she never understood her unconditional faith in the inevitability of punishment. According to Cicero, the Muses often quarreled because of this.
In contrast to her sister, Thalia was portrayed with a comedy mask in her hands and wearing a wreath of plain ivy. The muse never claimed special attention, but she had a cheerful disposition and was distinguished by optimism. According to mythology, it was believed that the comedic mask in her hands was a symbol of laughter, but according to another version, the mask meant about the same as the mask in the hands of Melpomene: the life of people is just a play for the gods.
Thalia was the wife of Apollo, but, according to the myth, she was kidnapped by the Thunderer to make his wife. But the muse knew Hera, the wife of Zeus, and understood what awaited her. Horror made her seek asylum from the lord dead world Aida. The gloomy god hid the muse deep underground.
Euterpe stood out among other muses with a special refinement in the perception of poetry. Her poems could be listened to for hours by the whole host of Olympians, to the quiet accompaniment of the harp of Orpheus. Her attribute is a double flute and a wreath of fresh flowers. She could be depicted surrounded by forest nymphs, according to the records, she became the comforter of the soul of the unfortunate Orpheus after he lost his Eurydice twice.
She was considered the most beautiful of the muses, possessing a special sensuality and femininity.
Erato is always depicted with some kind of cheerful and provocative musical instrument: lyre, tambourine. She was glorified by songwriters, calling to inspire inspiration. The head of the muse is decorated with beautiful roses as a symbol of the eternity of love.
Erato has become a symbol of struggle true love for your rights. The muse sang that even dark kingdom Aida will not be able to separate loving hearts, they are forever connected by a strong thread. Muse became the creator of a new direction in the music of Greece - wedding. Legend has it that charming Erato got bored at one of the weddings. She held out her lyre to the blind musician and whispered something to him.
Sounded in the great hall magical music, all the lovers present felt an irresistible desire to be together before and after death. The wondrous music spread further and further, and now the muse of Terpsichore is listening to the music, and her chiseled legs are beating a new rhythm of the dance.
Terpsichore is not just the muse of dances, including wedding ones. Dance should express not just emotions, but a special connection with nature, show unity with the culture of their homeland. The dance of Terpsichore is the absolute perfection of the movements of the soul and body. Since ancient times, the Greeks, learning to dance, learned to listen to music and dance to the rhythm of heartbeats. Each dancer wanted to learn the perfect movements of the muse, but this was not given to everyone.
Terpsichore, according to legend, accompanied the god Dionysus everywhere. The god himself was distinguished by the simplicity of the image, so his environment also did not stand out for pomp and pretentiousness. Muse appears in a simple tunic with a lyre in her hands, on her head a wreath of ivy.
Polyhymnia, muse of hymns
Polyhymnia was the patroness of speakers, it was in her will to make the speech fiery and life-giving, or people not to hear the speaker's voice at all. It was believed that it was worth pronouncing the name of the muse before an important performance, Polyhymnia would go down to the supplicant and spend the whole night instructing and inspiring the gift of voice. Without the patronage of the muse of oratory, it is impossible to reach the hearts, none of the Greeks doubted this at all.
Muse of hymns to the gods. This should be understood as the muse of the prayers that people send daily higher powers and their ardor also depends on the will of the daughter of Zeus.
The ninth and wisest of all the daughters of the Thunderer, not counting Athena. It is believed that her name was given to her by her father in honor of Uranus, the god of heaven, long before the appearance of Zeus.
The muse always holds a globe and a compass in her hands. The latter helps her determine the distances between stars. It was she who stood near Piazzi, suggesting to him the discovery of the first asteroid. The Roman did not immediately hear the muse, but the daughter of Zeus always got her way from her ward scientists. The Greeks considered her the patroness of even those sciences that were far from heavenly.
This muse is revered to this day, and everywhere. Even in Russia there is a museum of Urania and in some cities there are full-fledged statues.The religion of ancient Greece is amazing. It is strikingly different from other religions, causing a growing interest in itself. A journey into their world always leaves a mark in the memory of a person, no matter if he is Greek by origin.
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Today I saw the Muse, patron of the art of Dance. The ancient Greeks called her Terpsichore, and this very name bears the imprint of rhythm and harmony...
But no one pronounces this name anymore, and no one is engaged in art anymore. All aspects of our lives are marked by signs of decay, and the throne of the Muse of the Dance was also seized by a cult of decadence and degeneration, when the dance mask was put on clumsy body movements that imitate animal instincts.
Terpsichore and dance were not invented by the ancient Greeks for entertainment and pastime. Muse and dance are the result of a thoughtful contemplation of Nature, where everything moves in rhythm according to unwritten laws.
To understand the spirit of the dance, it is enough to immerse yourself in the rustle of dense foliage. Without leaving the branches, the leaves dance and sing, giving birth to a symphony of green hues that enchants the eye and ear. It is enough to sit on the seashore for a minute, turning your face to it, and surrender to the will of the tireless rhythm with which the waves run ashore. It is enough to trace the flight of a bird or a falling leaf autumn sometimes. Just look at how the clouds dance in the sky, taking thousands of fantastic forms in turn. In the end, it is enough just to be able to read that open book, the pages of which life turns before us every day, but in which we value - and even then not always - only the cover.
If the eyes cannot see, then the body cannot dance. The piece of matter that we call the body only tosses and writhes, as if in painful convulsions, and does not move in a harmonious rhythm. What remains is a being who unfeignedly craves carnal satisfaction, and not the spiritual enjoyment of beauty.
If the eyes do not see, then there are no sounds to compose music from them. If beautiful melodies sounded, they would awaken in our body the desire to move in time with them, in harmony and in proportion. But we are surrounded by screaming, aggressive music built on dissonances, or cloyingly sugary and slyly tender, and the lyrics are clearly dictated by a degenerate fashion or political system which is also popular today.
Behind all this tinsel, the truth is not visible. And it lies in the fact that the dance is dead, and its death is the victory of materialism, which promises a false freedom that will never be achieved for the simple reason that it does not exist in those worlds where they are trying to find it. This false freedom is promised by the slogan "do whatever you want, but it will be my way." Or "be more relaxed" - following the imposed fashion. You are obliged to recognize as beautiful that which causes disgust, and, closing your eyes, madly spin and jump, trampling the very memory of the sacred Muse of rhythm and harmony. Amid all the falseness and meaninglessness of words, young people are not only hopelessly far from being able to dance; in their leaps and bodily slovenliness they have become so low and degraded that they completely forgot the grace and grace of movement.
And I called out to Terpsichore. This call was born in the depths of my soul and broke out with force.
And she came to me. Every movement of the Muse breathed a grace that clothes could not hide. She walked through time, and her procession was a dance whose movements were music itself. No, Terpsichore is not dead, because beauty never dies. I thought that no one would notice her presence, but everything True is immutable ... The vision was fleeting, but at that moment time and space lost their frightening absoluteness, and fashion bashfully looked down in the face of what was forever, is and will be.
Only for a moment the Muse of the Dance was among us. No one knows her name anymore and will not remember the art that she patronizes, But in someone's wretched body a vague longing has awakened. It lost its wings long ago and can no longer fly or walk. And it can only raise its gaze to a fleeting vision, and the soul implores it to become again the same as before.
After all, the soul knows how to dance. It lives in each of us, and it all depends on how much we fetter it ourselves. If the soul is trembling, the Greeks called it the name of grace and harmony, Terpsichore. And if she cries, what shall we call her?Very often in our life there are such phrases as: “the muse visited”, “the muse of poetry” and many others in which the word muse is mentioned. However, what does it mean? This concept comes from ancient mythology. The Greek Muses are the nine sisters, patrons of the arts and sciences. They are the daughters of Zeus himself and each of them has their own unique divine powers. Let's look at them in more detail.
So, as mentioned earlier, the Muses are the daughters of Zeus and the Titanides Mnemosyne, who is the goddess of memory. The very word muses (muses) comes from Greek word"thinkers". The Muses were usually depicted as young and beautiful women. They had a prophetic gift and favored creative people: poets, artists, artists, encouraging and helping them in their activities in every possible way. However, for special offenses, the muses could deprive a person of inspiration. To prevent this from happening, the ancient Greeks built special temples in honor of the muses, which were called museions. It is from this word that the word “museum” comes from. The patron of the Muses themselves was the god Apollo. Let's now look at each of the muses in more detail.
Muse Calliope - muse of epic poetry
The name of this muse from Greek can be translated as "having a beautiful voice." According to Diodorus, this name arose at the moment when it was pronounced “ beautiful word” (kalen opa). She happens to be eldest daughter Zeus and Mnemosyne.
Calliope is the mother of Orpheus, the muse of heroic poetry and eloquence. It evokes a sense of sacrifice that encourages a person to overcome his selfishness and fear of fate. Calliope wears a golden crown on her forehead - a sign that she dominates other muses, thanks to her ability to introduce a person to the first steps towards his liberation. Calliope was depicted with a waxed tablet or scroll and a slate stick in her hands - a stylus, which was a bronze rod, the pointed end of which was used to write text on a tablet covered with wax. The opposite end was made flat to erase what was written.
Muse Clio - patroness of history
The accompanying attributes of this muse are a scroll of parchment or a tablet - a board with letters. Clio reminds of what a person can achieve, helps to find his destiny.
According to Diodorus, the name comes from the word "Cleos" - "glory". The etymology of the name is “giving glory”. From Pier, the Greek muse Clio had a son, Hyacinthus. Love for Pier was inspired by Aphrodite for condemning her love for Adonis.
Muse of Melpomene - muse of tragedy
In Greek mythology, Melpomene is considered the muse of the tragic genre. The name, according to Diodorus, means "a melody that pleases the listeners." The image is anthropomorphic - it was described as a woman with a bandage, grape or ivy wreath on her head. It always has permanent paraphernalia in the form of a tragic mask, sword or club. The weapon carries the symbolism of the inevitability of divine punishment.
Melpomene is the mother of sirens - sea creatures who personified a deceptive but charming sea surface, under which sharp cliffs or shallows are hidden. From their mother muse, the sirens inherited the divine voice with which they lured sailors.
Muse Thalia - muse of comedy
Thalia or, in another version, Phalia - in Greek mythology, the muse of comedy and light poetry, daughter of Zeus and Mnemosyne. Depicted with a comic mask in her hands and a wreath of ivy on her head.
From Thalia and Apollo were born Corybantes - the mythical predecessors of the priests of Cybele or Rhea in Phrygia, in wild enthusiasm, with music and dances, serving the great mother of the gods. According to Diodorus, she received her name from prosperity (thallein) glorified in poetic works for many years.
Zeus, turning into a kite, took Thalia as his wife. Out of fear of Hera's jealousy, the muse hid in the bowels of the earth, where demonic creatures were born from her - sticks (in this myth she is called the nymph of Etna).
Muse Polyhymnia - Muse solemn hymns
Polyhymnia is the muse of solemn hymns in Greek mythology. According to Diodorus, she got her name from the creation by many praises (diapolles chimneseos) of fame to those whose name poetry immortalized with glory. She patronizes hymn-writers. It is believed that she keeps in her memory all the hymns, songs and ritual dances, which praise the Olympian gods, she is also believed to have invented the lyre.
Polyhymnia is often depicted with a scroll in her hands, in a thoughtful pose. Polyhymnia patronizes the study of rhetoric and oratory which turns the speaker into an instrument of truth. She personifies the power of speech and makes a person's speech life-giving. Polyhymnia helps to recognize the mystery of the word as a real power, with which you can inspire and revive, but at the same time hurt and kill. This power of speech is inspiring on the path to truth.
Muse Terpsichore - muse of dance
Terpsichore is the muse of dance. According to Diodorus, she got her name from the enjoyment (terpein) of the audience by the benefits that are in art. Tsets also calls her name among the Muses. Considered the patroness of dancing and choral singing. Depicted as a young woman, with a smile on her face, sometimes in the pose of a dancer, more often sitting and playing the lyre.
Characteristic attributes: a wreath on the head; in one hand she held a lyre, and in the other a plectrum. This muse is associated with Dionysus, attributing to her the attribute of this god - ivy (as stated in the inscription on Helicon dedicated to Terpsichore).
Muse Urania - muse of astronomy
Urania is the muse of astronomy. The attributes of Urania were: a celestial globe and a compass. According to Diodorus, she received her name from the aspiration to heaven (ouranos) of those who comprehended her art. According to one version, Urania is the mother of Hymen.
Urania personifies the power of contemplation, she calls us to leave the external chaos in which a person exists and plunge into the contemplation of the majestic run of the stars, which is a reflection of fate. This is the power of knowledge, the power that draws to the mysterious, draws to the high and beautiful - to the Sky and the Stars.
Muse of Euterpe - muse of lyric poetry
Euterpe (ancient Greek Εὐτέρπη "entertaining") - in Greek mythology, one of the nine muses, the daughters of Zeus and the Titanides Mnemosyne, the muse of lyrical poetry and music. Depicted with a lyre or flute in her hands.
Mother of Res by the river god Strymon. According to the etymology of Diodora, she received her name from the enjoyment (terpein) of listeners who receive the benefits of education. Tsets also calls her name among the Muses.
Muse Erato - muse of love poetry
Erato is the muse of lyrical and love poetry. Her name is derived from the name of the god of love Eros. According to Diodorus, she received the name in honor of the ability to be “eperasta” (desired for love and passion).
She was born as a result of the union of Mnemosyne and Zeus. From Mala Erato gave birth to Cleophema. The attribute of the muse is cithara. This divine heroine of Greek mythology is often mentioned in the legends of the Hellenes.
In addition, Virgil and Apollonius of Rhodes resort to the symbolism associated with the image of the Greek muse Erato in their works. She knows how to breathe into the soul love for everything living with her art to transform everything into beauty, hidden beyond the physical.
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Terpsichore is one of the nine ancient Greek muses patronizing the arts and sciences, which, according to legend, were born from the powerful Zeus and Mnemosyne, the goddess of memory. A beautiful maiden with a lyre in an ivy wreath gave inspiration to those who revered the art of dance and choral singing.
Beautiful Muses
Muses, otherwise they were called muses, were depicted in the form beautiful girls. They could not only patronize people of art - artists, poets, artists, musicians, but also punished those who aroused their anger, depriving them of talent and inspiration. In order to appease them, they built temples, museyons, where one could ask for patronage and please with gifts.
How Terpsichore was portrayed
Terpsichore is a muse who favored those who were engaged in dancing and choral singing. She was also called Tsets.
Terpsichore is depicted with attributes that indicate her connection with the arts. She has an ivy wreath on her head, indicating her relationship to Dionysus, in her hands she holds a lyre and mediator (plectra), which she plays with a smile on her face. The Muses accompanied Dionysus to festivities and weddings, were associated with him mystical powers and inner fire.
In a painting by Francois Boucher, she is depicted as a blond girl with a tambourine, reclining on clouds with angels. It was assumed that with the help of the muse one can reach extraordinary heights in art, touch the divine.
Source of inspiration for poets and artists
Geosidas in his text on the Muses "Theogony" describes them as noble virgins who, having washed in the waters of holy springs, exalt beautiful voices and graceful dances of Zeus. Plato erected a temple in their honor in Athens, southwest of the Acropolis, and their sanctuaries could be found throughout the country.
Seeing off the road, the ancient Greeks gave parting words: "May the muses be with you!" A visit to the muse is pride, a sign of good luck.
Eternal philosophers and seekers of truth, the Greeks dedicated their creations to the Muses, asking them to open the way to perfection, and the artists depicted themselves next to the Muses and painted portraits of great people with them. In the ancient Greek writings of Proclus, they were asked to lead the soul to the sacred light. More than once Terpsichore is mentioned by A. S. Pushkin in "Eugene Onegin".
Terpsichore gave birth to charming sirens from the god of the river Aheloy, who sang in such a way that no one could resist them and disobey them. The famous Odysseus main character poems of Homer, with difficulty resisted their charm.
Many have tried to portray Terpsichore, this goddess of dance, trying to convey her grace, spirituality, musicality.
The dance of the muse herself was considered the harmony of the impeccable movements of the soul and body. Therefore, it is not difficult to unravel the meaning of the phraseological unit “light as Terpsichore”.
Cosmic breath of dance
Translated from Greek, Terpsichore is "admiration", "consolation", "enjoyment in dance", "choral singing". Dance was not only a way to express your emotions and passions. Harmony in movements, lightness, grace, according to philosophers, could be a reflection of the soul, its bright impulses, and beautiful and faithful movements, connected with rhythms, merging with music, put the dancers into a trance, and the dance turned into a mystical act. The dance inspired by the muse helped the soul to rise, connect with the Cosmos, receive revelations and healing.
According to legend, the cult of the Muses appeared among the Thracian singers who lived in Pieria near Mount Olympus. In addition to Dionysus, the Muses accompanied Apollo, who played the lyre at the Olympic feasts, surrounded by his companions, who led souls to light, the sun, truth, wisdom, comprehension of the highest meaning of words, music, dances. Terpsichore is the main inspirer of choral singing and dancing, so beloved Greek people, therefore, rightfully took a place among the muses, who were the third generation of the inhabitants of Olympus.
They lived on Parnassus, a source of water beat nearby. They passed on their gift to some from childhood, visited and patronized their chosen one throughout his life.
Catch phrase about Terpsichore
The meaning of “light as Terpsichore” is not only admired by talented dancers, but also by graceful women who, regardless of age and weight, can move beautifully, nobly, and evoke admiring glances. Movements, like the eyes, reflect the state, mood, by walking you can find out the character of a person.
Those gifted with dancing ability may consider themselves happy people, speak to the heavens in the language of dance.
