Melpomene

Melpomene is one of the Grand Muses, of the Canonical Nine, and is the Muse of Tragedy. Given the sour disposition she is often said to possess, you'd think she'd be one of the least popular of the Muses.
But in reality, Melpomene is one of the more popular of the Muses. Because who can't relate with personal tragedy?
== Facts: ==
-While as artistic and colorful as the rest of the Muses, Melpomene is nonetheless a member of the Order of Reapers. For what greater form of tragedy is there than death itself?
-It's rather difficult to define what exactly is under the purview of Melpomene in comparison to the other Muses. She is the Muse of Tragedy and so is invoked by artists the world over when they are attempting to create moving pieces of literature or cinema detailing the various forms of tragedy in life, be it natural or personal.
-But in addition to all of this, Melpomene is also the patroness of survivors, veterans, the elderly and the wise. These people have seen much and experienced multiple calamities, and yet they have survived and emerged stronger for it. These are the kind of people that Melpomene favors the most.
-Melpomene is considered to be the opposite of Thalia, the Muse of Comedy. Like Thalia, Melpomene is often depicted with a mask, but her mask is that of a face that is sad or crying.
-Melpomene is also known for her silence. She is not one to speak often, unlike Thalia who is quite talkative and jubilant.
-Muses who devote themselves to Melpomene specifically will usually develop further abilities reminiscent of the Order of Reapers.
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