The difference between Genius loci and Muse

When used as nouns, genius loci means the minor deity or spirit watching over a particular place, whereas muse means a source of inspiration.


Muse is also verb with the meaning: to become lost in thought, to ponder.

check bellow for the other definitions of Genius loci and Muse

  1. Genius loci as a noun (Roman mythology):

    The minor deity or spirit watching over a particular place.

  2. Genius loci as a noun (figuratively):

    The spirit or atmosphere of a place, especially conceived as a source of artistic inspiration.

  1. Muse as a noun:

    A source of inspiration.

  2. Muse as a noun (archaic):

    A poet; a bard.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek Milton"

  1. Muse as a verb (intransitive):

    To become lost in thought, to ponder.

  2. Muse as a verb (transitive):

    To say (something) with due consideration or thought.

  3. Muse as a verb (transitive):

    To think on; to meditate on.

  4. Muse as a verb (transitive):

    To wonder at.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek Shakespeare"

  1. Muse as a noun:

    An act of musing; a period of thoughtfulness.

  1. Muse as a noun:

    A gap or hole in a hedge, fence, etc. through which a wild animal is accustomed to pass; a muset.

    Examples:

    "Find a hare without a muse.'' (old proverb)"

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