Κλειώ (Clio) – The Goddess or Muse of History.
The etymology of her name is derived from κλέω/κλείω which means to recount, to make famous or to celebrate. She is sometimes referred to as “The Proclaimer”. Clio is often represented with a book, parchment scroll, or tablet.
She was a daughter of Zeus who I have already established in this article, lived. He was a Pelasgian – the proper term for what today is known as ‘Greek’.
Clio predates Herodotus who is often referred to as “The Father of History“.
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