The Devil’s Dictionary · Character
Clio
Muse of history, referenced in definitions.
minor
First appearance: the devil s dictionary
Clio shows up with force in C. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Defined as one of the nine Muses presiding over history.
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- Recurring definitional figures
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The emotional/psychological peak occurs in the "Ultimatum" entry, where the Turkish Ministry’s elaborate, hype…
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