EARLY RISERS, INDEED
The Muses are nine daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne (the goddess of memory) in Greek mythology, each presiding over a different art or science: from epic poetry and history to music and dance. They were said to inspire artists, poets, and thinkers, whispering ideas and verse into mortal ears.
Writers have long clung to the notion of “a Muse” because it captures the elusive magic of creativity—the sudden spark at dawn, the phrase that writes itself, the plot twist that arrives unbidden. In truth, the Muse is less a divine being and more a metaphor for discipline, curiosity, and early-morning clarity.
So why are they up so early? Maybe because inspiration keeps the same hours as bakers and baristas. Before the day crowds in, before doubt and noise, that’s when the Muse slips through.
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