also: ムーサ
Muse; inspiration; one's muse
Refers to the nine Greek goddesses of the arts, or metaphorically to a person who inspires an artist. The reading ムーサ is rare and classical.
She was a muse to many painters.
ギリシャ神話では、ミューズは芸術を司る女神たちです。
In Greek mythology, the Muses are goddesses who preside over the arts.
She became the muse for many painters.
Older borrowing from Greek 'Mousa'; mainly found in classical or academic contexts.
Borrowed from English 'Muse', ultimately from Greek 'Mousa'. The variant ムーサ is a direct borrowing from Greek.