THALIA THE MUSE (muse of comedy)
Divine power · Muse of comedy in Greek mythology
- Parents
- Zeus, Mnemosyne
- Siblings
- Calliope, Clio, Urania, Erato, Melpomene, Euterpe, Terpsichore, Polyhymnia
- Consorts
- Apollo
- Children
- Korybantes
- In the sources
- 4 ancient passages
Thalia the Muse, daughter of Zeus and Mnemosyne, stood among the nine sisters who dwelt upon the mountain of Olympus.1,2,3 Her name, derived from the Greek word meaning to flourish, marked her place beside Calliope, Clio, Urania, Erato, Melpomene, Euterpe, Terpsichore, and Polyhymnia.2,1,3 In her capacity as a divine patron, she united with Apollo, who was identified as the father of her offspring.4 From this union, the Corybantes were born, becoming the children of the Muse.4
Through her influence, poems praising people caused them to flourish for long periods.2 This enduring power of praise defined her nature, linking her very name to the act of blooming and thriving.2
The codex facts behind this entry
Thalia is one of the nine Muses born to Zeus and Mnemosyne, as listed by Hesiod. Apollodorus 1.3.1 +2
