Name origin: Ancient Greek muse of comedy and bucolic poetry. ‘Thalia’ translates to “Rich Festivity” or “Blooming”. Possibly, with Apollo, parent of the Korybantes, worshippers of Cybele.
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Name origin: Ancient Greek Muse of eloquence and epic poetry. Kalliope was the eldest of the Muses, depicted in older art with a lyre, and later with a tablet and stylus or a scroll.
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Name origin: Latin name for the French city of Marseille, from which the independent discover Jean Chacornac sighted it the night following de Gasparis’ discovery.
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Name origin: Greek muse of tragedy. Literal translation: ‘to sing’ or ‘the one that is melodious’; initially the muse of chorus.
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Name origin: Mythological princess who becomes the Greek goddess of the soul and wife of Eros.
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Name origin: Greek goddess of good order, civic stability and lawful conduct.
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Name origin: Greek goddess of peace and the season of spring. Naming was in part related to the Great Exhibition, which was taking place at the time.
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Name origin: Roman nymph, wife and counsellor of king Numa Pompilius.
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Name origin: Roman goddess of victory; also to honour Queen Victoria.
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Name origin: Greek goddess of health and healing, daughter and assistant of Asklepios.
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