Muses "music", and "musing upon". In current literature, the influential role that the Muse plays has been extended to the political sphere. In "Down to Earth", the Muses, espcially Terpsichore (Rita Hayworth), are offended by a vulgar Broadway musical called "Hot Muses", in which they are portrayed as besotted by two American flyers who crash-land on Parnassus. Terpsichore masquerades as a mortal to get the show "improved". All nine Muses appear in the 1980 film "Xanadu", with actress Olivia Newton-John as Terpsichore. Many of the Greek gods, including five of the Muses (Thalia, Clio, Calliope, Melpomene, and Terpsichore) appear in the
Krewe of Muses theme of fashion. 2015 followed with Are You There God? It's Us, Muses" as a satirical look at puberty. 2016 was "Muses Sweet Sixteen" which included floats names Blow Pops, Atomic Fired Balls and more. 2017 was "Dr. Meuss on the Loose, Oh The Parade We'll Throw" a parody of Dr. Seuss featuring float titles such as Horton hears a Who Dat and Yat in da Hat. The Muses are known for throwing ornately decorated objects from their floats into the crowd. The Krewe of Muses has presented several award-winning displays. In addition to their parade and year-long philanthropic works,