Love passed, the muse appeared, the weather of mind got clarity newfound; now free, I once more weave together emotion, thought and magic sound. Aleksandr Pushkin Throughout history a muse has traditionally been identified as female. In ancient Greek mythology, the Muses were nine goddesses who symbolized science, literature and the arts. Each presided over a particular sphere in which she possessed artistic talent; all were gifted with great beauty and allure. Their role was