Genius in Roman mythology is the individual instance of a general divine nature that is present in every individual person, place or thing.
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A genius (plural genii or geniuses,adjective ingenious) is a person, a body of work, or a singular achievement of surpassing excellence. More than just originality, creativity, or intelligence, genius is associated with achievement of insight which has transformational power. A work of genius fundamentally alters the expectations of its audience.
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Ingenious types acccording to the Perseus System:
ISTP Bear
ESTP Lion
ENTP Snake
INTP Eagle
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genius | dins | n. Pl. -ii | -L | , -iuses. LME. [L, f. base of gignere beget, Gk gignesthai be born, come into being.] 1 The tutelary or attendant spirit in classical pagan belief allotted to every person at birth, or to a place, institution, etc. Formerly also, an allegorical figure representing the moral instincts keeping passion within bounds. LME. b Esp. in good genius, evil genius. Either of the two mutually opposed spirits or angels supposed to attend each person. Hence a person who or thing which for good or bad powerfully influences another. L16. c The personification or embodied type of something immaterial. rare. L16. d Astrol. The combination of sidereal influences represented in a person's horoscope. M17. 2 A demon or spirit; esp. = GENIE 2. L16. 3 a Characteristic disposition, bent, or inclination; natural character or constitution.
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