270 - Defining Genius
You Are Not So Smart
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The Origin of the Word 'Genius' and its Significance in Ancient Rome
The word "genius" comes from the word "jove," meaning love. The Romans believed that geniuses were divine protectors who brought humans into the mortal realm. They believed that geniuses also gave people their personalities and talents. The word "ingenium," meaning the genius within, came to represent a person's unique talents. Each person had a different genius, which influenced their strengths, weaknesses, personality, and fate.
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