Terpsichore
muse of dance in Greek mythology
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Summary
Terpsichore is a mythological Greek character[1]. She ranks in the top 6% of mythological greek character entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,586 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
- Father: Zeus[3]
- Mother: Mnemosyne[4]
- Spouse: Achelous[5]
- Child: Parthenope[6], Thelxiepea[7], Hymen[8], Molpe[9], Aglaophónos[10]
- Field of work: dance[11]
- Sex or gender: female[12]
- Part of: Muse[13]
- Commons category: Terpsichore[14]
- Unmarried partner: Ares[15], Apollo[16], Achelous[17]
- Topic's main category: Category:Terpsichore[18]
- Commons gallery: Terpsichore[19]
- Worshipped by: Ancient Greek religion[20]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[21], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[22], Pauly–Wissowa[23]
- Native label: Τερψιχόρη[24]
- Different from: Terpsichore[25]
- Sibling: Clio[26], Calliope[27], Melpomene[28], Urania[29], Euterpe[30], Erato[31], Polyhymnia[32], Thalia[33]
- Derivative work: Terpsichore[34]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Terpsichore include 81 she[35], an asteroid[36] and she[37], a taxon[38].
Why It Matters
Terpsichore has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] She is known by 36 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
Entities named for her include 81 she[35], an asteroid[36] and she[37], a taxon[38].
FAQs
Who were Terpsichore's parents?
Terpsichore's father was Zeus[3]. Terpsichore's mother was Mnemosyne[4].
Who was Terpsichore married to?
Terpsichore's spouses include Achelous[5].