{"product_id":"the-bodleian-library-muses-melpomene-large-statue1","title":"The Bodleian Library Muses - Melpomene (Large Statue)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Nine Muses are the daughters of Zeus, king of gods, and Mnemosyne, titaness of memory. Each Muse is gifted with a particular artistic talent, inspiring human artists to greater artistic achievements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScultpures of these Greek goddesses sit atop the Bodleian Library's Clarendon Building, originally designed by Sir James Thornhill in the 18th century. Take home your very own model of Melpomene, the Muse of Tragedy. Melpomene serves as a source of inspiration and guidance, often invoked by playwrights to explore the depths of human nature in Greek tragedies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso available in statuette form \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bodleianshop.co.uk\/collections\/home-accessories-auto\/products\/the-bodleian-library-muses-melpomene-small-statuette1\" title=\"Small Melpomene Statuette\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from sustainable and non-toxic PLA (Polylactic Acid), a biodegradable thermoplastic derived from plant matter.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-filled with plaster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 18.5cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in the UK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/visit.bodleian.ox.ac.uk\/event\/display\/muddle-of-the-muses\" title=\"Muddle of the Muses\"\u003eThe Muddle of the Muses\u003c\/a\u003e (23 May – 4 September 2026) is a rare chance to see three of the remarkable Muses on display in Blackwell Hall. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bodleian Libraries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57213314466167,"sku":"BODS-104252","price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/1850\/8859\/files\/Melpomene_185mm_resized.jpg?v=1782217978","url":"https:\/\/bodleianshop.co.uk\/products\/the-bodleian-library-muses-melpomene-large-statue1","provider":"Bodleian Libraries","version":"1.0","type":"link"}