The ancient Greeks believed in nine goddesses of inspiration known as the Muses, each signifying a discipline of the arts. The Muses were mothered by Mnemosyne, the goddess of memory, who held great significance to the ancient Greek wandering bards, perhaps as much as Calliope did, the muse for epic poetry. She inspired Homer and Hesiod and Sappho, as well as all poets who came after. The Muses have continued to instil that “immortal voice” throughout time and send forth glory (kleos) to the gods on Mount Olympus through the art and poetry they reveal in the hearts of the…