Promethean

[ pruh-mee-thee-uh n ]

/ prəˈmi θi ən /

of or suggestive of Prometheus.

creative; boldly original.

a person who resembles Prometheus in spirit or action.

Origin of Promethean

First recorded in 1580–90; Promethe(us) + -an

"This Promethean morality that enchains the world and sets its bureaucratic eagle to gnaw the vitals of humanity," Sylvia cried.

Sylvia & Michael |Compton Mackenzie
This last Promethean gift was probably the first of the great human inventions.

Twentieth Century Socialism |Edmond Kelly
Prometheus, however, did reappear about 1820-25, when a match bearing the name "Promethean" was invented.

Inventions in the Century |William Henry Doolittle
The spectacle recalls the opening lines of the great Promethean drama of the Greek poet.

The Roof of France |Matilda Betham-Edwards

Or it shall be the old Titan, snapping his chains, and kindling anew the Promethean fire!

The Death of the Gods |Dmitri Mrejkowski

Promethean

/ (prəˈmiːθɪən) /

of or relating to Prometheus

creative, original, or life-enhancing

a person who resembles Prometheus