Terpsichore Terpsichore

Terpsichore - Definition and Overview

Related Words: Calliope, Clio, Erato, Euterpe, Melpomene, Orpheus, Polyhymnia, Thalia, Conception, Genius, Inspiration, Muse

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.

She is sometimes said to be the mother of the Sirens by Achelous.

Her name comes from the Greek words τέρπεω "delight" and χoρός "dance".


Example Usage of Terpsichore

MinouLQ: Lissome Salome/Th' dread sylph's dance scathes/Even Terpsichore
MrsSarahSiddons: @Henry_Fuseli re Terpsichore/Bacchus.That woman did worke as my ladysmaid and spread slurs 'pon me.I shall call th'Runners forthwith
Henry_Fuseli: Terpsichore or Bacchus? 'tis a fyne lyne betwixt this woman's possessing spirits: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkmfX6Drycc
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