> Actual geniuses do not exist.
A genius was one of the Roman house gods lucky dwellers might cohabit with. One is not a genius, rather one has a genius [0].
There were many specialised genii, ones for helping with childcare, one to make great cooking, or loving etc.
A genius channels spiritual/cosmic energy. Creatives who understand genius feel their creative source in a higher power, helped by their genius.
To "have a genius" then, is the most humble expression and acknowledgement that your created work and achievements are not fully your own.
This is a million miles from the modern assholery of the arrogant poseurs and imposters mentioned in TFA.