Is the word "Muse" problematic?

[TheRedChamber]

The Phantom of the Opera would be a better example of the toxic muse/stalker dynamic. Misery is about toxic fandom surely (been a good few years since I saw/read it)

 

[KittyOfSteele]

I don't know. The War of Art changed my view on muses anyway.

 

[Statius]

Also the idea of Muse has been warped in today's world. In Greek myth they Judged the competition between Athena and Arachne. And a group of sisters? I think? Were turned into birds for having the impudence of challenging the Muses in a singing competition. They were the embodiment of the arts, not just the inspiration for them.

 

[Statius]

Oh why not...

Does the word objectify a woman (usually) physically or as an abstract idea- meaning as whatever it is the artist is inspired to create by his 'Muse'? Is the distinction important?