Nutria are known for their dancing abilities and their appreciation of 1930s jazz. They were the constant companions of the pioneering blues masters such as Blind 'Nutria' Ned & "Natty Nutria" Willie. Throughout history, the nutria has been acknowledged as one of the most prolific muses for musicians and artists. Recent discoveries in ancient Greek temples have shown representations of nutria in many different capacities: helping crush enemies, showing the ancient heroes how to build ships & temper their weapons, teaching the poets how to rhyme (although let it be noted that, probably because of their short attention span, the nutria told Homer to keep it short and sweet, so they are not to blame.), etc., etc. A previously unknown work by Michaelanglo has been recovered, showing five larger-than-life nutria being handed by a handsome youth to an aristocratic young woman. It is assumed now that nutria were given as a courting gift, symbolizing fertility and wealth.