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Pierian Spring
Pierian Springn.1. Greek Mythology A spring in Macedonia, sacred to the Muses.2. A source of inspiration.
[From Latin Pīerius, sacred to the Muses, from Greek Pīeriā, a region of Macedonia; see peiə- in Indo-European roots.]Pierian Spring n (Classical Myth & Legend) a sacred fountain in Pieria, in Greece, fabled to inspire those who drank from it
Pierian Spring
Pierian SpringIn Greek mythology, a fountain prized by the Muses that was believed to convey inspiration to those who drank from it. Ugh, this poem I'm writing is just terrible—I need a drink from the Pierian Spring.See also: springPierian spring
Pierian springfountain in Macedonia, sacred to the Muses, believed to communicate inspiration. [Gk. Myth.: Benét, 787]See: Inspiration |