Erato

"Lovely." The Muse of lyric poetry, particularly erotic poetry, and mimic imitation.

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Iconography

She is depicted with a stringed instrument in her hands, such as the lyre.

References

Sources

  • Aken, Dr. A.R.A. van. (1961). Elseviers Mythologische Encyclopedie. Amsterdam: Elsevier.
  • Bartelink, Dr. G.J.M. (1988). Prisma van de mythologie. Utrecht: Het Spectrum.
  • Cooper, J.C., ed. (1997). Brewer's Book of Myth and Legend. Oxford: Helicon Publishing Ltd.
  • Lurker, Manfred. (2004). Routledge Dictionary of Gods and Demons. London: Routledge.
  • Pseudo-Apollodorus. The Library i, 2.7, 3.1.