Promethean
adjective
1.
of or suggestive of Prometheus.
2.
creative; boldly original.
noun
3.
a person who resembles Prometheus in spirit or action.
adjective
1.
of or relating to Prometheus
2.
creative, original, or life-enhancing
noun
3.
a person who resembles Prometheus
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