Terpsichore

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In Greek mythology, Terpsichore ("delight of dancing") was one of the nine Muses, ruling over dance and the dramatic chorus. She is usually depicted sitting down, holding a lyre.

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Terpsichore, Muse of Music and Dance, oil on canvas by Jean-Marc Nattier 1739	Terpsichore holding an Aeolian harp. Sculpted by John Walsh in 1771	Detail	Full size
Torun, Wilam Horzyca Theatre, Terpsichore by Ernst Herter, set up in 1909