Tan Kim Seng Fountain the Muse of Epic Poetry, carries a writing tablet; Clio, the Muse of History, carries a scroll; Erato, the Muse of Lyric Poetry, carries a lyre; and Melpomene, the Muse of Tragedy, carries a wreath. Beneath the sculptures of the Muses are four faces of Poseidon, the God of the Sea according to Greek mythology, each spouting water. The fountain bears close resemblance to the Carriedo Fountain in Manila, which also dates from 1882, and was possibly manufactured by the same founder. Tan Kim Seng Fountain The Tan Kim Seng Fountain is a fountain in Singapore that was erected in
Pierus of Magnesia Pierus of Magnesia In Greek mythology, Pierus or Pieros (, " Píeros") was the son of Thessalian Magnes. He was the lover of muse Clio and father of Hyacinth in some accounts, and Rhagus. Pierus was loved by muse Clio because Aphrodite had inspired her with the passion, as a punishment for deriding the goddess' own love for Adonis. This was the only myth where Pierus appeared once:""Clio fell in love with Pierus, son of Magnes, in consequence of the wrath of Aphrodite, whom she had twitted with her love of Adonis; and having met him she bore him a