A few of the asteroids present problems of special interest, such as Eros, on account of its close approach to the earth; polyhymnia, whose very eccentric orbit makes it a valuable means for determining the mass of Jupiter, etc.
"A Text-Book of Astronomy"
George C. Comstock
The muse, polyhymnia, soon emerged from the stage of childish stammering.
"The Great German Composers"
George T. Ferris
See, she is there, at the angle of your desk, like polyhymnia, breathing the air of your presence, and glancing about her with a curious eye.
"Modeste Mignon"
Honore de Balzac