![]() A manuscript illumination in a Bible owned by Borso shows Justice as a woman seated on a throne framed by similarly ferocious-looking dolphin-like creatures, and features a cherub eating cherries. The branch of cherries may refer to justice, a principle with which Calliope was sometimes associated. Our figure has been identified as Calliope, the muse of poetry. The surviving Muses from the series, which are now housed in collections across Europe, largely ignore his advice, making it difficult to identify them with any certainty. Indeed, Guarino was enthusiastic about the idea, writing to Leonello in 1447 in praise of the concept and offering his learned opinion on how to bring the Muses to life in painting. The subject provided artists with the opportunity to emulate the ancient poets who were revered as intellectual role models by Renaissance patrons and painters. Leonello’s choice showed off his fashionable education in the culture of ancient Greece and Rome, which he received from the renowned humanist scholar Guarino da Verona. They embodied divine inspiration for the arts, each representing a specific art form. The Muses were mythological figures, the daughters of Jupiter and Mnemosyne (Memory). After Leonello’s death in 1450 and Angelo’s in 1456, Leonello’s brother Borso hired Tura to produce the work. ![]() The theme was chosen by Leonello d’Este, Duke of Ferrara, and was begun by a painter called Angelo da Siena. She once looked down from the walls of the studiolo (study) at Belfiore, the hunting retreat belonging to the dukes of Ferrara, part of a decorative scheme showing the nine Muses. A scallop shell hung with coral and crystal beads crowns the maritime throne. Six dolphin-like creatures adorned with spikes and rubies for eyes guard her throne, baring sharp teeth. Her twisted pose is tense and defensive: she looks as though she is clasping an imaginary shield while showing off the luxurious fabric of her sleeve, woven with gold. With it's correspondence to angel number 22 it may also indicate someone who is interested in spirituality or philosophy, as well as someone who seeks balance and justice in the world.Knees apart and hand placed confidently on her knee, this imperious lady looks down – but not at us. It can be seen prominently in the charts of some Librarians and Teachers as well. Career wise it can show someone who would excel in journalism, research, documentation, making documentaries, technical writing, astrology, painting, or art. It can show someone with a love of novels, epic poetry, mythology, and other forms of creative writing. However, hard aspects may show someone who is more reserved or struggles with assertiveness. There may also be indications of someone who is very assertive. (This is something you can see in synastry or the composite chart between two people.) Prominent placements can show someone who is wise, or who is a great leader or teacher of some sort. Depending on the placements it can indicate someone who is an inspiration for someone else's poetry, song lyrics, or music. People with this strongly and positively aspected may be able to command the room with their voice, or people may listen to them (and their innate wisdom) very intently. It can indicate someone who really has a way with words, and who may have a pleasant or harmonious voice. This asteroid can indicate talents in writing, specifically in poetry or the fictional category. Their punishment for losing after challenging Calliope was being turned into magpies. ![]() It is said that they challenged her thinking they would win, but they did not. There is also a famous story in which she had a singing match with the daughters of Pierus, the King of Thessaly. She also usually wears a golden crown, and is shown with her sisters or her children (in some cases.) She was married to Oeagrus, the King of Thrace in some stories, and is often said to be the mother of Orpheus and Linus. She is often depicted with a writing tablet, a roll of paper, or a book in her hand. Her symbol is the Lyre, which is a stringed musical instrument, similar to a harp. According to Hesiod she was also the wisest, and most assertive muse. She is said to have a beautiful voice, and to have been graced with singing talents. She is the oldest of the nine greek muses and is also often called their leader. Mythology: Calliope (also spelled Kalliope) is the muse of epic poetry and eloquence.
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