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Divine inspiration is the concept of a supernatural force, typically a deity, causing a person or people to experience a creative desire. Divine inspiration has been a commonly reported aspect of many religions, for thousands of years. Divine inspiration is often closely tied to the concept of revelation, the belief in information being revealed or disclosed through communication with a deity or other supernatural entity or entities. ==Examples== Besides ancient mythology, the religious texts of traditions including Hinduism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Mormonism, and the Bahá'í Faith are all claimed to be divinely inspired to some degree. * Ancient Mesopotamia: In the Mesopotamian epic ''Atra-Hasis'', the writer describes his work as dictated by the Goddess in a dream-vision. * Ancient Greece: The Ancient Greek muses were said to be supernatural forces that gave artists their skill, while the Ancient Greek oracles were said to be subject to supernatural forces. * Hinduism: Music has historically been considered a medium through which performers can become a vehicle for divine inspiration.〔Bruce M. Sullivan, ''Historical Dictionary of Hinduism'' (1997). p. 143.〕 The goddess Saraswati is also sometimes invoked for assistance with inspiration.〔, - History and Antiquities, the Arts, Sciences and Literature of Asia, Volume 3, London, pages 272-273〕 * Judaism and Christianity: Both religions claim Biblical inspiration for the parts of the Bible to which they adhere. * Islam: Muslims believe the Quran was verbally revealed by God to Muhammad through the angel Gabriel (''Jibril''), 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「divine inspiration」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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