What is the source of the allusion in the sentence below?
The artistic feats of the Italian Renaissance painters are seen as Promethean by most historians.
A: Greek mythology
B: U.S. history
The source of the allusion Promethean is Greek mythology.
In Greek mythology, Prometheus was a Titan who stole fire from the gods and gave it to humankind. Although Prometheus was punished by the gods, humanity's future was forever changed.
The allusion Promethean means boldly innovative.