A creative artist, especially a film director, seen as having a specific, recognisable artistic vision, and who is seen as the single or preeminent ‘author’ of his works.
Someone possessing extraordinary intelligence or skill; especially somebody who has demonstrated this by a creative or original work in science, music, art etc.
Inspiration, a mental leap, an extraordinary creative process.
Extraordinary mental capacity.
The tutelary deity or spirit of a place or person.
Ingenious, brilliant, very clever, or original.