Everyone is bestowed by Genius, with his/her own unique abilities.
In Roman mythology, the Genius was originally the family ancestor who lived in the underworld. Later, the Genius became more a protecting or guardian spirit for persons. These spirits guided and protected that person throughout his life. Every man had a Genius, to whom he sacrificed on birthdays. It was believed that the Genius would bestow success and intellectual powers on its devotees. Women had their own Genius, which was called a Juno. The Juno was the protector of women, marriage and birth. Juno was also the name for the queen of the gods. Genius was usually depicted as a winged, naked youth.
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