person
Terpsichore
also: Терпсихора
The Greek Muse of dance and chorus; invoked in mock-classical comparison to praise Olya's dancing.
Reading notes
- A Collection for Children §40 Terpsichore
The Greek Muse of dance, mistakenly sent to the poet in place of Melpomene, leading him to become a dancer rather than a writer.
- Modern Prayers §8 Terpsichore, muse of dance
One of the nine Muses, patron of dance and choral song; petitioned here to fill theater seats with lecherous old men and to replace serious drama with ballet.
- The Green Braid §5 like Terpsichore herself
The Greek Muse of dance; a stock classical flourish, used here half-mockingly to praise Olya's dancing.