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Goddess/Muse – Calliope

THE MUSE CALLIOPE IN GREEK MYTHOLOGY

THE MUSE CALLIOPE

Calliope is a famous name from Greek mythology, for Calliope was one of the Younger Muses, the beautiful goddesses who would inspire writers, artists and artisans.

Calliope the Muse of Epic Poetry, and hers was a name invoked by many writers and poets in antiquity; for they would give praise to the Muse for their ability to bring forth words of great eloquence.

CALLIOPE DAUGHTER OF ZEUS

As one of the Younger Muses, Calliope is the daughter of Zeus and the Titan goddess Mnemosyne; making her sister to Clio, Erato, Euterpe, Melpomene, Terpsichore, Thalia, Polyhmnia and Ourania.

Calliope was named as the eldest of the Younger Muses, conceived on the first night that Zeus lay with Mnemosyne.

CALLIOPE GODDESS OF MUSIC

Calliope was a Greek goddess of music, song and dance, and was specifically named as the Muse of Epic Poetry. In this role, Calliope was normally depicted with a writing tablet in her hand.

Calliope was also said to be the muse who bestowed the gift of eloquence about mortal kings, coming to them when they were a baby, and anointing their lips in honey.

​As a result of Calliope’s actions, when adults, the anointed ones would spout gracious words, and utter true judgements.

Calliope was also considered to be the leader of the Muses, the wisest of the sisters, and also the most assertive.

CALLIOPE MOTHER OF ORPHEUS

Stories from Greek mythology would tell of the marriage of Calliope to the Thracian king Oeagrus, with the wedding taking place at Pimpleia. The marriage of Calliope and Oeagrus was said to have brought forth two notable individuals Orpheus and Linus.  Orpheus was the great musical hero of Greek mythology, and Linus was the inventor of rhythm and melody; alternatively the father of Orpheus and Linus is named as the Olympian god Apollo.

Initially, Calliope and Orpheus were said to reside at Pimpleia, but later Calliope and her son were to be found with the other Younger Muses upon Mount Parnassus. For here Apollo visited to continue the musical training of Orpheus, which had been commenced by Calliope.

CALLIOPE IN GREEK MYTHOLOGY

Calliope was rarely spoken of as an individual but she is named as present, and spoken to by Thetis, when the Muses sang their dirges during the funeral rites of Achilles. Calliope was also certainly present when the Younger Muses were victorious in their contests with the Sirens and Pierides. Indeed, Calliope was said to be the Muse who caused the Pierides to be transformed into magpies after they had had the impudence to challenge Calliope and her sisters. 

Daily Motivator for December 31st – Too precious to waste

Too precious to waste

This is your life, so don’t settle for a cheap imitation. Live each moment of  it with substance.

Life is too precious to waste even a little bit of it on meaningless junk.  Give your time, your attention, your efforts and your energy to what really  matters.

If something doesn’t concern you, don’t let it consume you. If something  doesn’t really matter, then let it go.

There are only so many hours in this day. Choose to spend every one of those  hours in the service of what truly matters.

Your priorities are based not on what you say or intend, but on what you  actually do with your time. Choose positive, meaningful priorities by spending  your time in positive, meaningful ways.

Devote yourself to what truly matters. And add more richness to your world  with each passing moment.

— Ralph Marston

The Daily Motivator

A Very Blessed & Relaxing Saturday To The WOTC!

I must apologize for being late. It’s terrible I only work two days a week doing the site. And I still can’t get here on time. But I have proof it’s not my fault this time. The picture above tells the whole story. Lady A and I went out partying, lol! Look closely Lady A is the one with the shades on. Trying to hide her identity or blood shot eyes?

Just a joke, neither one of us drink. Perhaps we should start if we could afford it.

In the Good Old Summertime

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“There’s a time each year
That we always hold dear,
Good old summer time;
With the birds and the trees’es
And sweet scented breezes,
Good old summer time,
When you day’s work is over
Then you are in clover,
And life is one beautiful rhyme,
No trouble annoying,
Each one is enjoying,
The good old summer time.”

Lyrics by Ron Shields

  In the Good Old Summertime 

Marvelous Monday, dear friends! How Are All My Beautiful Friends Doing?

 

Time

Time is important in our everyday life
It tells us when it’s to smile,
It also tells us when it’s time to cry.
Time for sorrow, pain and be lonely
Time for laughter and be happy.

Time is a treasure each one should keep;
For time when you lost it, surely you’ll weep.
Time is a gift each one ever holds;
For time truly is gold.

Time can mend a broken heart;
Yet time can break a waiting heart.
Time is all I have to share
Because for me, the most precious gift I can give someone is my TIME…

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