Promethean in Finnish

Promethean in Finnish is Prometheuksen, prometeaaninen, omintakeinen — Promethean means of or pertaining to Prometheus, a demigod in Greek mythology who created mortals from clay and stole fire from Zeus to give to them, for which Zeus punished him by chaining him to a rock and having an eagle feed on his liver which grew back each night; he was later rescued by Heracles.

Promethean in Finnish

Prometheuksen

adj

Of or pertaining to Prometheus, a demigod in Greek mythology who created mortals from clay and stole fire from Zeus to give to them, for which Zeus punished him by chaining him to a rock and having an eagle feed on his liver which grew back each night; he was later rescued by Heracles.

prometeaaninen

adj

omintakeinen

adj

Boldly creative, inventive, or original; skilful, talented; also, recklessly daring; audacious.

prometeaaninen

adj

Of a Romantic literary hero: defying traditional moral categories; rebelling against a larger order; persecuted but dauntless.

Callosamia promethea -koihin liittyvä

adj

(rare) Of or pertaining to the promethea silkmoth (Callosamia promethea).

Prometheuksen

adj

(rare) Of or pertaining to the promethea silkmoth (Callosamia promethea).

prometeaaninen

adj

(rare) Of or pertaining to the promethea silkmoth (Callosamia promethea).

Promethean-tulitikku

noun

(also, attributive, historical) A kind of lucifer match consisting of a glass tube containing sulfuric acid coated on the outside with a flammable mixture of potassium chlorate and sugar and wrapped in paper rolls; the match was lit by crushing the tube with pliers, causing the acid to react with and ignite the flammable components. This type of match was superseded by the friction match which was lit by rubbing against a rough surface.

Prometheuksen kaltainen henkilö

noun

What does "Promethean" mean?

adj Of or pertaining to Prometheus, a demigod in Greek mythology who created mortals from clay and stole fire from Zeus to give to them, for which Zeus punished him by chaining him to a rock and having an eagle feed on his liver which grew back each night; he was later rescued by Heracles.
adj Boldly creative, inventive, or original; skilful, talented; also, recklessly daring; audacious.
adj Of a Romantic literary hero: defying traditional moral categories; rebelling against a larger order; persecuted but dauntless.
adj Of or pertaining to the promethea silkmoth (Callosamia promethea).

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is "Promethean" in Finnish?

"Promethean" in Finnish is Prometheuksen, prometeaaninen, omintakeinen. Promethean means: Of or pertaining to Prometheus, a demigod in Greek mythology who created mortals from clay and stole fire from Zeus to give to them, for which Zeus punished him by chaining him to a rock and having an eagle feed on his liver which grew back each night; he was later rescued by Heracles.

Are there other ways to say "Promethean" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 6 translations listed for "Promethean": Prometheuksen, prometeaaninen, omintakeinen, Callosamia promethea -koihin liittyvä, Promethean-tulitikku, Prometheuksen kaltainen henkilö.

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