Representations or analogues of one or more of the nine Muses of Greek mythology have appeared in many different modern fictional works. The list of Muses comprises: 1. * Calliope, the Muse of epic poetry 2. * Clio, the Muse of history 3. * Erato, the Muse of love poetry 4. * Euterpe, the Muse of music 5. * Melpomene, the Muse of tragedy 6. * Polyhymnia, the Muse of hymns 7. * Terpsichore, the Muse of dance 8. * Thalia, the Muse of comedy 9. * Urania/Ourania, the Muse of astronomy