Thalia can refer to four distinct entities in Greek mythology, two of whom were daughters of Zeus, and a third of whom bore him sons. The name Thalia, or Thaleia, (/θə'laɪə/) is spelled θαλεια in Greek and derives from θάλλεω, “blooming”. The Muse Thalia was a rustic goddess, the Muse of comedy and idyllic poetry. In this context, her name means “flourishing,R… (More on Thalia)