Calliope
📍 Pimpleia, Greece
Deity
~1700 BC

In Greek mythology, Calliope is the Muse of epic poetry and eloquence, renowned for her magnificent voice that earned her the name Kalliópē (meaning "beautiful-voiced" in Ancient Greek). Considered the foremost of the nine Muses by ancient poets like Hesiod and Ovid, she holds the distinguished title "Chief of all Muses." Her name is pronounced kə-LY-ə-pee in English, derived from the Ancient Greek Καλλιόπη.