• Polish: Klio

In Greek mythology, Clio (, pronounced /'klaɪoʊ/ in English) or Kleio is the muse of history. Like all the muses, she is a daughter of Zeus and Mnemosyne. She had one son, Hyacinth, with the King of Macedonia, Pierus. Some sources say she was also the mother of Hymenaios. She is often represented with a parchment scroll or a set of tablets and is also known as the Proclaimer. The name is from the root κλέω/κλείω, meaning "recount" or "make famous".

In popular culture

Clio (also known as "Kira") is portrayed by Kerry Butler in the Broadway musical Xanadu.

Clio is a character in the Xanth series by Piers Anthony.

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