Thalia, Muse of Comedy. Roman, 2nd century AD. Marble. In ancient mythology, Thalia was one of the nine Muses. The Muses were female companions of the god Apollo and devoted to the arts and sciences. Although Thalia was associated with comedy, Roman poets describe her as graceful and tender.


Thalia, Muse of Comedy. Roman, 2nd century AD. Marble. In ancient mythology, Thalia was one of the nine Muses. The Muses were female companions of the god Apollo and devoted to the arts and sciences. Although Thalia was associated with comedy, Roman poets describe her as graceful and tender.


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