Hypate

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
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Article
Hypate (English Wikipedia)
Wikidata
Q5957283
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