Question

read the source of the allusion. in greek mythology, the muses are nine sister goddesses who embody and inspire song, poetry, art, and science. what is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below? for several years, dora maar was pablo picassos muse. a distant friend a source of artistic motivation a fierce enemy

Explanation:

In Greek mythology, muses inspire art. So, Dora Maar being Picasso's muse means she inspired his art, i.e., was a source of artistic motivation.

Answer:

a source of artistic motivation