We have reached this day. The Greek pantheon of gods itself is quite interesting and entertaining, and the stories from the “life” of the celestials are captivating and amazing. The ancient Greeks believed that every phenomenon, object and sphere of human activity is protected by a separate deity or mythical creature. There are an incredible variety of gods and demigods in the culture of this people, and sometimes it is difficult to remember the “specialization” of each of them. Melpomene is a muse or goddess, what is she the patroness of?
Myths of Ancient Greece
According to the beliefs of the ancient Greeks, as a result of the union supreme god Zeus and Mnemosyne gave birth to nine daughters. These are goddess-muses who patronize sciences and art. Each of the sisters was the patroness of a specific area or genre: Clio - history, Euterpe - music and poetry, Thalia - comedy, Melpomene - tragedy (and later in general), Terpsichore - dance, Erat - love-lyrical literary work, Polyhymnia - pantomimes and hymns, Urania - studies of stars and celestial bodies, Calliope - folk tales and epics. According to some sources, initially Melpomene was the patroness of songs, and later sad melodies. Over time, the muse began to be considered the personification of tragedies in theatrical productions, and later the entire theater as a phenomenon was “given” to her.
Melpomene's appearance and talents
The patroness of tragedy and theater is usually depicted wearing a wreath of grape leaves and a headband. Melpomene is a muse, always dressed in a robe and holding a tragic mask in one hand. In the other hand, the woman holds a sword or club as a symbol of retribution, which always overtakes people who go against the divine will. However, it is important to understand that Melpomene is not a punishing goddess, but rather one who empathizes with people and is ready to remind them that acting is only appropriate in the theater. Interesting fact: precisely the mother of the sirens, whom she gave birth to from Achelous. IN modern culture Melpomene is most often the patroness of the theater, but it is appropriate to mention her as the deity of tragedies.
Muses, I pray - from the crowd of the sinful human race
Eternally draw the wandering soul to the sacred light.
From an ancient hymn
From time immemorial, the arrival of a muse has been associated with the most beautiful and brightest moments in life - moments of insight and inspiration, the appearance of something new, meeting a dream. Why do they say that meeting a muse can completely change your life? Why did ancient poets and storytellers, when starting to perform their songs, turn to the muses asking for a blessing? Why did the ancient Greeks, seeing off friends in long journey or when blessing them for some great deed or new step, they often said: “Go, and may the muses be with you!”? And in the center of Athens, in the Acropolis, there has always been a temple dedicated to the muses - the Museion. And the first historian known to us, Herodotus, named his works after the muses (Clio, Euterpe, Calliope, Thalia) and dedicated his documentary records to them. Why did Renaissance poets take vows of fidelity and service to the muses, and why did artists of the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries often depict themselves next to the muse? Why do we often hear now: “if inspiration comes”, “if the muse comes”? Who are these mysterious and beautiful strangers, nine sisters dressed in snow-white clothes? Is it just a beautiful myth that has gone into the distant past?
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* Plectrum- a plate with a pointed corner, through which sounds are produced when playing some plucked instruments.
** Castalia(Greek) - nymph, daughter of the river god Achelous. Fleeing from the persecution of Apollo, Kastalia turned into a spring near Mount Parnassus - the Castalian Spring, in the waters of which pilgrims heading to Delphi were purified. The Castalian Key is a source of inspiration.
*** Helicon- a mountain in central Greece (in the south of Boeotia), where, according to Greek myths, the muses lived. On Helicon there was a source of Hippocrene, or Hippocrene, which arose from the blow of the hoof of the winged horse Pegasus. Therefore, Helikon is a place of poetic inspiration.
Very often in our lives we come across such phrases as: “visited by a muse”, “muse of poetry” and many others in which the word muse is mentioned. However, what does it mean? This concept comes from ancient mythology. The Greek muses are nine sisters, patroness of the arts and sciences. They are the daughters of Zeus himself and each of them has their own unique divine abilities. Let's take a closer look at them.
So, as stated earlier, the muses are the daughters of Zeus and the Titanide Mnemosyne, who is the goddess of memory. The very word muses (muses) comes from Greek word"thinking" The Muses were usually depicted as young and beautiful women. They had a prophetic gift and treated creative people favorably: poets, painters, actors, in every possible way encouraging and helping them in their activities. However, for special offenses, the muses could deprive a person of inspiration. To prevent this from happening, the ancient Greeks built special temples in honor of the muses, which were called museions. It is from this word that the word “museum” comes from. The patron saint of the muses themselves was the god Apollo. Let's now take a closer look at each of the muses.
Muse Calliope - muse of epic poetry
The name of this muse from Greek can be translated as “one with a beautiful voice.” According to Diodorus, this name arose at the moment when the “beautiful word” (kalen opa) was pronounced. She is the eldest daughter of Zeus and Mnemosyne.
Calliope is the mother of Orpheus, the muse of heroic poetry and eloquence. It evokes a feeling of sacrifice, which encourages a person to overcome his selfishness and fear of fate. Calliope wears a golden crown on her brow - a sign that she dominates other muses, thanks to her ability to introduce a person to the first steps on the path to his liberation. Calliope was depicted with a waxed tablet or scroll and a slate stick in her hands - a stylus, which was a bronze rod, the pointed end of which was used to write text on a tablet covered with wax. The opposite end was made flat to erase what was written.
Muse Clio - patroness of history
The accompanying attributes of this muse are a scroll of parchment or a tablet - a board with writing. Clio reminds us of what a person can achieve and helps him find his purpose.
According to Diodorus, the name comes from the word “Kleos” - “glory”. The etymology of the name is “giver of glory.” From Pierre, the Greek muse Clio had a son, Hyakinthos. Love for Pierre was inspired by Aphrodite for condemning her love for Adonis.
Muse Melpomene - muse of tragedy
IN Greek mythology Melpomene is considered the muse of the tragic genre. The name, according to Diodorus, means “melody that pleases listeners.” The image is anthropomorphic - it was described as a woman with a bandage, a grape or ivy wreath on her head. Always has permanent attributes in the form of a tragic mask, sword or club. The weapon carries symbolism of the inevitability of divine punishment.
Melpomene is the mother of the Sirens - sea creatures who personified the deceptive but charming surface of the sea, under which sharp cliffs or shoals are hidden. From their mother-muse, sirens inherited a divine voice with which they lured sailors.
Muse Thalia - the muse of comedy
Thalia, or in another version Phalia, is in Greek mythology the muse of comedy and light poetry, the daughter of Zeus and Mnemosyne. She was depicted with a comic mask in her hands and an ivy wreath on her head.
From Thalia and Apollo were born the Corybantes - the mythical predecessors of the priests of Cybele or Rhea in Phrygia, in wild enthusiasm, with music and dancing, serving the great mother of the gods. According to Diodorus, she received her name from prosperity (tallein), which was glorified in poetic works for many years.
Zeus, turning into a kite, took Thalia as his wife. Out of fear of Hera's jealousy, the muse hid in the depths of the earth, where demonic creatures were born from her - paliki (in this myth she is called the nymph of Etna).
Muse Polyhymnia - muse of solemn hymns
Polyhymnia is the muse of solemn hymns in Greek mythology. According to Diodorus, she received her name from the creation of many praises (dia polles himneseos) fame to those whose name was immortalized by poetry. She patronizes poets and hymn writers. It is believed that she keeps in memory all the hymns, songs and ritual dances that glorify the Olympian gods, and she is also believed to have invented the lyre.
Polyhymnia is often depicted with a scroll in her hands, in a thoughtful pose. Polyhymnia patronizes people's study of rhetoric and oratory, which turns the speaker into an instrument of truth. She personifies the power of speech and makes a person’s speech life-giving. Polyhymnia helps to understand the mystery of the word as a real force with which you can inspire and revive, but at the same time injure and kill. This power of speech is inspiring on the path to truth.
Muse Terpsichore - muse of dance
Terpsichore is the muse of dance. According to Diodorus, it received its name from the pleasure (terpein) of spectators in the benefits shown in art. Tsets also names her name among the Muses. She is considered the patroness of dancing and choral singing. She was depicted as a young woman, with a smile on her face, sometimes in the pose of a dancer, more often sitting and playing the lyre.
Characteristic attributes: wreath on the head; in one hand she held a lyre and in the other a plectrum. This muse is associated with Dionysus, attributing to her the attribute of this god - ivy (as stated in the inscription on Helicon dedicated to Terpsichore).
Muse Urania - muse of astronomy
Urania is the muse of astronomy. The attributes of Urania were: a celestial globe and a compass. According to Diodorus, she received her name from the aspiration to heaven (uranos) of those who comprehended her art. According to one version, Urania is the mother of Hymen.
Urania personifies the power of contemplation; she calls us to leave the external chaos in which man exists and to immerse ourselves in the contemplation of the majestic running of the stars, which is a reflection of fate. This is the power of knowledge, the power that pulls towards the mysterious, pulls towards the high and beautiful - towards the Sky and the Stars.
Muse Euterpe - muse of lyric poetry
Euterpe (ancient Greek Εὐτέρπη “pleasure”) - in Greek mythology, one of the nine muses, daughters of Zeus and the Titanide Mnemosyne, the muse of lyrical poetry and music. She was depicted with a lyre or flute in her hands.
Mother of Res by the river god Strymon. According to the etymology of Diodorus, she received her name from the pleasure (terpein) of listeners who receive the benefits of education. Tsets also names her name among the Muses.
Muse Erato - muse love poetry
Erato is the muse of lyrical and love poetry. Her name is derived from the name of the god of love Eros. According to Diodorus, she received her name in honor of the ability to be “eperasta” (desired for love and passion).
Born as a result of the union of Mnemosyne and Zeus. From Mala Erato she gave birth to Cleophema. The attribute of the muse is cithara. This divine heroine of Greek mythology is mentioned quite often in Hellenic legends.
In addition, Virgil and Apollonius of Rhodes resorted to symbolism associated with the image of the Greek muse Erato in their works. She knows how to inspire love for everything living in the soul with her art of transforming everything into beauty hidden beyond the physical.
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Alexander Pushkin
"Muse"
In my infancy she loved me
And she handed me a seven-barrel rifle.
She listened to me with a smile - and slightly,
Through the ringing wells of empty reeds,
I've already played with weak fingers
And important hymns, inspired by the gods,
And the peaceful songs of the Phrygian shepherds.
From morning to evening in the silent shade of oak trees
Diligently I listened to the lessons of the secret maiden,
And, delighting me with a random reward,
Throwing the curls away from the cute brow,
She took the pipe from my hands.
The reed was revived by divine breath
And filled my heart with holy charm.
The ancient Greek gods were not just formidable celestial beings. In the ancient world, nothing happened without their knowledge and participation. Without their blessing it was impossible to conquer the world or compose a hymn. To win the war, they prayed to the formidable Ares; the muse Polyhymnia sent people inspiration for composing speeches, prayers and pathetic odes.
This thoughtful and spiritual woman is one of the nine daughters of Zeus who still give people the joy of creativity.
Patroness of scientists, poets and musicians
Divine muses are an integral part of order and harmony ancient world. Their number, purpose, description changed over time. IN Ancient Greece Sciences such as philosophy, geometry and astronomy were considered occupations that required inspiration, while painting and sculpture were classified as crafts and did not have their own patrons.
Apollo's classical retinue consisted of nine beautiful maidens, from whom musicians, poets and scientists sought support. These were:
- Calliope is the muse of science, philosophy and epic poetry, the eldest of the sisters, the mother of Orpheus.
- Euterpe is the patroness of music and lyric poetry.
- Melpomene is the muse of tragedy.
- Thalia is the personification of light poetry and comedy.
- Erato is the muse of love poetry.
- The Muse Polyhymnia patronized many activities, with modern point views unrelated: the writing of solemn hymns, rhetoric and oratory, as well as pantomime and agriculture.
- The muse of dance and choral singing is Terpsichore.
- Clio is the muse of history.
- The muse of astronomy is Urania.
Those who had talent in poetry or science enjoyed great honor and respect among people. The Muses also loved those who sincerely turned to them for support, although they cruelly punished those who considered themselves above the gods for their pride.
Daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne
Polyhymnia - the muse of hymns
Many muses patronized different genres of poetry. The eldest, Calliope, looked after those who wrote epic poems and songs. Euterpe is the muse of lyrical poetry, Thalia is the muse of light and comic poetry, Erato is the muse of love.
The Muse Polyhymnia “oversaw” serious poetry. Her name - Πολύμνια (another option is Polymnia) consists of two parts: the first means “many”, the second means “praise” or “hymn”. One of the meanings of the name of this muse is “immortal glory”, which the work gives to poets large number divine chants.
The sixth daughter of Mnemosyne has always been endowed with a serious character. She was called upon by those who wanted to turn to the gods of Olympus with a request or praise. Only those blessed by her name could count on the gods to hear them. The ancient Greek muse Polyhymnia is the patroness of sacred poetry, sacred music, ritual dances and solemn prayers, full of awareness of the mystery of existence and spirituality. Those who seek meaning in life turn to the sixth muse.
Pantomime and rhetoric
This companion of Apollo was first given the patronage of dances, of which Terpsichore became the muse, and wise science - history, which Clio later became “in charge of”. What remains from the art of dance is the ability to express thoughts and feelings with body movements and gestures: Polyhymnia in ancient Greek mythology is the muse of pantomime. In ancient images she often appears with a finger pressed to her lips as a sign of silence - let her gestures do the talking.
But it is difficult to address heaven without words. And those who were favored by Polyhymnia found inspiration in their speeches. Those who wanted to amaze listeners with oratory skills, those who studied rhetoric, appealed to the muse of solemn hymns. Polyhymnia was addressed before an important public performance.
Geometry and Agriculture
The “interests” of Polyhymnia were surprisingly varied. She is called the inventor of grammar, who taught people to express thoughts on paper. People turned to her for help with their studies, asking her to help me remember something important faster. And the true daughter of Mnemosyne - the keeper of memory - came to the rescue. Ancient mathematicians dedicated their works to this muse. She owes her birth to the great and exact science - geometry, which acquired great value in the world of Pythagoras and Archimedes.
According to one legend, Polyhymnia became the mother of Orpheus and invented the lyre, according to another, the sixth-born daughter of Mnemosyne and Zeus became the mother of Triptolemus, whom Demeter taught the basics of agriculture. On this basis, the muse Polyhymnia is considered the patroness Agriculture. The ancient poet Hesiod, among other deities, addressed her in 700 BC in his work “Works and Days,” which for the first time included recommendations for cultivating the land.
Description and attributes
Each muse has corresponding attributes and external signs, unique to her. Calliope was always depicted with a wax tablet and a stylus - a writing stick. Euterpe held a flute in her hands, Erato held a cithara, Thalia was always with the comic Melpomene - with the tragic. Clio has a scroll in her hands, Urania holds a globe or compass.
Although the patroness of solemn hymns and ritual dances is believed to have invented the divine lyre, this instrument is not always included in the description of the muse. Polyhymnia does not have a generally accepted attribute, although it was often depicted with a poetic scroll in its hands, full of high wisdom. She always stood out from Apollo's entourage, among the shady forests of Parnassus, with her thoughtful appearance, close to meditation. The figure of Polyhymnia is always tightly draped, often along with the head. She leans on a rock, and her eyes are directed upward, because it is towards the sky that the creations she inspires are turned.
Antique harmony
The legends and myths of ancient times expressed a surprisingly harmonious world order, where gods and people, animals and plants coexisted. The muses of Ancient Greece occupied their special place in this world. Polyhymnia is the muse of hymns and prayers, divine rituals and everyday work in the arable land. She taught man to compose divine poetry, address others with fiery speech, and express his feelings with the help of an expressive gesture.
The muses were first mentioned by Homer. In the immortal "Iliad" and "Odyssey" he turns to the muses with a request to help him at the beginning long journey. And to this day, poets and musicians, scientists and artists seek spiritual support and inspiration from them. And flying in space as a symbol of hope in such support is the asteroid Polyhymnia, named after the ancient Greek muse of solemn hymns.
How can I write in a different way?
Beautiful, smart, fast, smooth -
I tormented the Muse of poetry...
And he beat her up pretty bad.
Akaki Schweik, “Tattered Muse”
More than once or twice you have probably heard such phrases as “I was visited by a muse”, “the muse of tragedy”, “there is no inspiration”. Who are muses and how are they connected to creativity and inspiration?
The concept of "muse" has its roots in ancient Greek mythology and literally means "thinking". The nine sisters, patronesses of sciences and arts, were called Aonids, Pierids, Parnasids. They had many more names that will not mean anything to the average person, so we will not dwell on them.
All 9 muses of Ancient Greece are the daughters of Zeus the Thunderer, and each of them has its own unique ability. Most often, the 9 muses of Ancient Greece are depicted in the guise of young beautiful women. These ladies had a prophetic gift and favored people of a creative mind, in every possible way encouraging and helping artists, performers, poets, and sculptors. However, woe to a talented writer if he angers his muse. A capricious lady can leave him without her protection and deprive him of inspiration. The ancient Greeks valued inspiration and, in order not to be left behind, erected special temples for the muses, called museions. It takes roots from the museyon modern word"museum". The patron saint of the muses themselves was the god Apollo.
Let's take a closer look at who these 9 muses of Ancient Greece were and what arts attracted their attention.
Calliope - muse of epic poetry
From the ancient Greek “Calliope” is translated as “having a beautiful voice.” This is the eldest of the sisters. She is the muse of eloquence and heroic ballads. The beautiful Kaliope encourages a person to overcome his selfishness and fear of fate, she awakens in him a sense of sacrifice.
On Calliope's head there is a golden crown - the fact that she is the main one among other muses, thanks to her talent to introduce a person to the first steps along the path of his liberation.
Artists depict calliope with a waxed tablet or scroll and a slate stick with a stylus in his hands, which looked like a bronze rod with a pointed end, used for writing letters on a tablet covered with wax. The opposite end of the stylus was made flat to wipe away what was written.
Muse Clio - patroness of history
The name Clio comes from "glory", the ancient Greek "Kleos". Clio, who bestows glory, reminded him of what a person can achieve in life and helped him find his true purpose. Clio's attributes were a scroll of parchment or a tablet. Sometimes its attributes complement sundial, because the muse monitors order in time.
Muse Melpomene - muse of tragedy
The muse of the tragic genre was described as a woman wearing a bandage, grape or ivy wreath on her head. The Greek muse Melpomene is “a melody that delights listeners.” Melpomene is armed with a sword or club. Her weapon symbolizes the inevitability of divine punishment. Also among her attributes is a tragic mask.
From Melpomene, sea creatures appeared, sirens, who sank many ships, luring sailors to reefs and rocks with their divine singing.
Muse Thalia - the muse of comedy
Artists depicted cutie Thalia (Falia, according to other versions) as a young girl with a staff in her hand, a comic mask, an ivy wreath on her head, and sometimes in “shaggy” clothes. The muse received its name from prosperity (tallein), glorified in poetic works for many centuries.
Thalia was the wife of Zeus. The Thunderer stole the muse, turning into a kite. Fearing Hera's wrath, Thalia hid in the bowels of the earth.
Muse Polyhymnia - muse of solemn hymns
In Greek mythology, Polyhymnia was “responsible” for ceremonial hymns. The name given to her comes from the phrase “creating with many praises” fame to those who have been immortalized through the centuries by poetry. Poets who write hymns are under the patronage of Polyhymnia. According to ancient Greek legends, Polyhymnia has a more than phenomenal memory; it stores in it all the hymns, songs and ritual dances ever written in which people glorified the Olympian gods. It is believed that Polyhymnia was the inventor of the lyre.
The patroness of hymns is often depicted in a thoughtful pose with a scroll in her hands. It also helps people in the study of rhetoric and oratory, which becomes an instrument of truth in the hands of a skilled broadcaster.
Polyhymnia makes it possible to realize the mystery of the word as a real force with the help of which one can revive and kill, inspire and wound.
Muse Terpsichore - muse of dance
Terpsichore is the graceful muse of dance. Terpsichore received her name from the pleasure (terpein) of spectators in the benefits bestowed by art. Terpsichore is considered the patroness of dancing and choral singing. Artists depict the graceful lady as a young woman. Sometimes she takes the pose of a dancer, but more often she sits and plays the lyre with an invariable smile on her face. This muse is associated with Dionysus, attributing to her his attribute of ivy, in addition to her own lyre and plectrum.
Muse Urania - muse of astronomy
Urania is the wise muse of astronomy. The attributes of this muse were a celestial globe and a compass. According to one version, the muse of astronomy is the mother of Hymen. She received her name from the desire for the sky (“uranos”) of those who comprehended the art of astronomy.
Urania is a living contemplative force, it calls a person to leave the external chaos in which he resides, and indulge in contemplation of the majestic and calm course of the celestial bodies and stars, which are the reflection of the destinies of the world. Urania personifies the power of knowledge and the desire for the mysterious and unknown, the lofty and beautiful, and the starry sky.
Muse of lyric poetry Euterpe
The cheerful muse Euterpe, whose name literally translates as “amusement,” received her name from the pleasure (terpein) of listeners who appreciated the benefits of knowledge and education. The muse of lyrical music and poetry is most often depicted with a flute or lyre in her hands.
Romantic Erato - the muse of love poetry
The name Erato is derived from the name ancient Greek god love of Eros. Erato was named after the ability to be desired and loved. This muse patronizes lyric poetry and poets who write about high feelings. In his images, Erato appears with a cithara. Its symbolism is often used in literature, including Virgil and Apollonius of Rhodes.
The romantic muse has the gift of instilling into the soul love for the entire Universe. She skillfully transforms the life of physical reality into beauty and harmony.
How to attract a muse?
So, we met the ancient Greek muses, and everyone chose who to invite to their place for tea and cookies in the evening. But let's find out what the muses are interested in?
Creative people, as we know, cannot live without their favorite pastime. This is their outlet and their little modest joy. Some paint pictures or novels, others spray-paint graffiti on walls and fences, others cross-stitch or design. However, sometimes just the ability to do your job is not enough - you need some kind of creative impulse, push, inspiration. To create even little masterpiece You need a soul, and not just monotonous, machine labor.
Alas, the muse is a capricious and flighty mademoiselle. She doesn’t sit with a single person from morning to night. She does not express a desire to come when called. So, as a result, the poor poet sits all day long with a notebook or, what is more likely today, an open Word and hypnotizes with the gaze of reddened, tired eyes a single line. And it still doesn’t work! He will look this way and that, and drink his third mug of tea, but still the muse does not come to him, does not carry that spiritual spark that is so necessary in order to touch the strings of someone else’s soul.
Stubborn lady! At this point you’re already thinking about mastering the profession of a shaman - maybe dancing with a tambourine helps not only programmers and other computer scientists? What does this accursed muse want?
Learn from children! Have you ever wondered why children get so excited when they see a beautiful butterfly? unusual shape a cloud, a funny tousled sparrow on a rickety fence? Remember yourself at a young age! Unfortunately, the older we get, the less often we manage to find a moment to notice something amazing in our daily lives.
After all, no one thinks about or appreciates those little joys that surround each of us. So anyone who has never experienced suffocation is unable to appreciate how wonderful it is - Fresh air. Or the gardener, constantly digging and digging in his garden, will only shrug his shoulders at the blissful expression on the faces of the residents of megacities who have come for a picnic after a long, dreary winter.
Pay attention to the little things, leave your misanthropy and sarcasm at home, extinguish the romantic in you, stop him sleeping in a lethargic sleep - let him also work for you. Are you already filled with happiness and pleasure? Wait, the muse has already flown to you!
The muse loves to treat herself to something tasty. Indulge both of you, but don’t overfeed her - a well-fed muse is leisurely, and your laziness will happily collude with her, and together they will ruin all your creative impulses.
But you can put your muse to shame by walking with her through exhibitions and expositions. Let this slacker be ashamed - after all, your works are not there yet, right?
Note to those who like “creative disorder” in the workplace. No question, we are not talking about pedantically wiping away dust particles in the morning and evening. And you can put a cup of coffee, and the muse will also approve of some trinkets that are pleasing to the eye. But mountains of dirty dishes, an unmade bed or piles of trash on the table will not attract the inspiration. " Creative chaos“- perhaps, but you shouldn’t turn into a pig.
With all her whims, the muse is not a mercantile FIFA. She doesn't need an expensive wardrobe, a Parker pen, or a laptop of the latest model. First of all, she appreciates comfort, in which there is everything to create a masterpiece.
If you need space to do what you love, organize it! Yes, and simply making some reshuffle of furniture can be useful. And it’s funny to watch how people at home, out of habit, go around the closet, or rather, the empty space where it used to stand. Nothing, 21 days - and they will stop doing it.
Have you found time to relax? And now, according to the principle of Baron Munchausen, you have a feat on schedule! We have put our house, life and head in order, now we catch the muse, sit it next to us - and forward to the stars!
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