What is the name of John Milton's heavenly muse?
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A.
Raphael
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B.
Urania
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C.
Umbriel
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D.
Gloriana
Correct Answer:
B. Urania
Explanation:
The correct answer is Urania. In his epic poem Paradise Lost, John Milton invokes Urania as his "Heav'nly Muse" to provide divine inspiration for his work. While Urania is traditionally known in classical Greek mythology as the Muse of Astronomy, Milton adapts the figure to represent a Christian, heavenly source of wisdom that transcends pagan traditions. He distinguishes her from the classical nine muses to emphasize that his inspiration comes from a higher, divine power capable of helping him "justify the ways of God to men." Other figures mentioned, such as Raphael (an archangel), Umbriel (a sprite from Pope’s poetry), and Gloriana (a character from Spenser’s work), do not serve as Milton's muse.
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