Clio
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A figure in Greek myth who inspires people to write about history
- proper noun
- /ˈkliːoʊ/
- Literature
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- According to legend, Clio inspired many great historians in their writings.
Examples
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Behind you is the statue of Clio, one of the Muses.
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And Clio, who gave one the ability to narrate the glories of the past.
Blog text (9) -
The entrance to the tomb is by the School of Mathematics, under a statue of Clio, in the ruins of the Great Library of Alexandria.
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Clio, the Muse of history, has been held to offer both "maternal sustenance and grave example."
Academic text (2007) -
In the art gallery, I admired the painting dedicated to Clio, the Muse of history.
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The professor often referred to Clio when discussing the importance of historical narratives.
Surface Forms
Clio main
Etymology
The word Clio comes from the old Greek name kleio and the root kleos, which mean 'fame' or 'glory' and can be thought of as 'to make famous'. So Clio, the Muse of history, is the one who helps make people and events remembered.