Mneme
For other uses, see Mneme (disambiguation).
In Greek mythology, Mneme /ˈniːmi/ (Μνήμη) was one of the three original (Boeotian) muses, along with her sisters Aoide and Melete before Arche and Thelxinoë were identified, increasing the number to five. Later, the Nine Olympian Muses were named. She was the muse of memory.
References
- "MUSES, MUSAE, Greek Mythology Index". Myth Index. 2007. Retrieved 2007-12-29.
originally three were worshipped on Mount Helicon in Boeotia
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