muzët

Muzët is the Albanian term used to refer to the Muses, the nine Greek goddesses of the arts and sciences. The concept originates in Greek mythology and has been incorporated into Albanian literature and art through translation and cultural exchange. In classical myth, the Muses are daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne and are patrons of different domains: Calliope (epic poetry), Clio (history), Erato (lyric poetry), Euterpe (music), Melpomene (tragedy), Terpsichore (dance), Polyhymnia (hymns and sacred poetry), Urania (astronomy), and Thalia (comedy and pastoral poetry). They were invoked by poets and musicians as sources of inspiration and guidance.

In Albanian literary use, muzët appear as symbols for artistic inspiration. The phrase të muzët or muzët e artit may be used metaphorically to refer to one's creative influences or the abstract notion of inspiration, rather than as literal deities. Modern Albanian writers and musicians sometimes reference the muzët in poetry, essays, and program notes to evoke tradition and universality in artistic creation.

There is no separate organization or distinct tradition named muzët beyond this linguistic and cultural usage, though the term can appear as a title for cultural projects, exhibitions, or musical works that aim to honor inspiration in the arts. The concept remains a common cross-cultural motif linking Albanian language to the broader classical heritage of the Muses.