Muse, the so-called Urania

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This captivating marble sculpture showcases Urania, in Greek mythology the muse of astronomy, whose lineage is steeped in myth. Born to Zeus by Mnemosyne, she was also a great-granddaughter of the revered Uranus. According to some accounts, Urania's maternal legacy extends to Linus, the renowned musician, who may have been fathered by either Apollo or Amphimarus, Poseidon's son. Additionally, Hymenaeus is said to have been a son of Urania, further solidifying her place in Greek mythology as a powerful and influential figure.