"It was a Promethean task to overhaul the schedule of the product release."
"The Promethean scientists worked to prove the groundbreaking hypothesis."
"The protesters described their mission as rebellious and Promethean."
Etymon, late 16th century
"Promethean" comes from the name of the Greek demigod Prometheus. In Greek mythology, Prometheus was a demigod made from clay who stole fire from Mount Olympus to share with humankind. As an adjective, "Promethean" describes people or things that are rebelliously creative, calling back to the courageous acts of Prometheus in creating fire. ...
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