Afflatus

First popularized by Cicero in De Natura Deorum , it was a literalizing of "inspiration".

Today, the word appears across diverse contexts, from classical literature and music production to gaming mechanics and international business. 1. Linguistic & Historical Definition afflatus

The word has been adopted by various modern industries to denote specialized systems or products: STEM Students Showcase Robotics Innovation at AFFLATUS 2025 First popularized by Cicero in De Natura Deorum