What if the Muses were real? I had so much fun talking about my new book on the What the If? podcast
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The MUSES Are Real - with Dr. Moiya McTier! — WHAT THE IF?
What the if the Greek muses were real? Nine goddesses, one blank page, and a very good reason to start living more adventurously.
![You're guided by Polymnia, Muse of Sacred Poetry!
Polymnia grew up thinking Zeus would one day pass her the mantle of Olympus's ruler, until she realized he made the same promise to, like, everyone else. She vowed to get revenge by whatever means necessary, including getting humans to harness her a lightning bolt of her own to rival her father's.
Polymnia is shrewd, strategic, manipulative, but true to her word and fiercely protective of what she deems hers. Get Polymnia's attention with a calculating people-watching session and a well-devised plan.
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You're guided by Thalia, Muse of Comedy!
Like her sister, Thalia wants all eyes on her. Unlike her sister, Thalia wants her audience full of smiles instead of tears, and her greatest goal is to make her comics famous so they can put smiles on faces around the world. To that end, she helped humans establish multiple media industries, chasing a kind of fame for her mentees that most would end up regretting.
You can impress Thalia by demonstrating that you're not afraid to make a fool of yourself. Try something potentially embarrassing, commit to the bit, and at least you'll think of some jokes about yourself.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:jfersscjmut66kwgcgtqmeor/bafkreia24qmas6dqrngaphiqbxlfc2rmsowh4uh7tnwlxsd5orirwh2azi)
