Hypate
Greek Mythology Deities
Greek Muse of the lyre worshipped at Delphi
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Hypate
- Greek Mythology Deities
Hypate was one of three Muses of the lyre worshipped at Delphi, alongside Nete and Mese. Her name was also used for the first, lowest note of the first tetrachord in ancient Greek music and for the tallest string on the lyre. In Plutarch's Quaestiones Convivales, she was assigned an astronomical role, caring for the fixed stars.
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- Role
- One of the three Muses of the lyre
- Musical meaning
- First, lowest note of the first tetrachord
- Astronomical role
- Cared for the fixed stars
Sources and credits
Sources and credits
- Article
- Hypate (English Wikipedia)
- Wikidata
- Q5957283
- Text
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