Terpsichore
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Image:Terpsichore.jpg Image:Statue of Terpsichore.JPG In Greek mythology, Terpsichore (IPA pronunciation: [ˌtərpˈsɪkəri]) ("delight of dancing") was one of the nine Muses, ruling over dance and the dramatic chorus. She lends her name to the word "terpsichorean" which means "of or relating to dance". She is usually depicted sitting down, holding a lyre, accompanying with her music to the dancers' choirs. She is sometimes said to be the mother of the Sirens by Achelous. Her name comes from the Greek words τερπέω ("delight") and χoρός ("dance"). Her Name is also used as one of the weapons in Soul Calibur 3. The Dancer class'third weapon is called the terpsichore
Terpsichore was portrayed by Rita Hayworth in the 1947 film Down to Earth and Olivia Newton-John in Xanadu (1980)
"Terpsichore" is also the title of a large collection of dance tunes by Michael Praetorius.
| Wikimedia Commons has media related to: |
cs:Terpsichoré de:Terpsichore el:Τερψιχόρη es:Terpsícore eo:Terpsiĥoro fr:Terpsichore hr:Terpsihora it:Tersicore he:טרפסיכורה la:Terpsichore lb:Terpsichore lt:Terpsichorė hu:Terpszikhoré nl:Terpsichore ja:テルプシコラ pl:Terpsychora pt:Terpsícore ro:Terpsichore sl:Terpsihora fi:Terpsikhore sv:Terpsichore tr:Terpsikhore
