In its most literal sense, afflatus refers to a "divine creative impulse" or the imparting of knowledge by a higher power.
First popularized by Cicero in De Natura Deorum , it was a literalizing of "inspiration". afflatus
Often associated with wind, breath, and spirit—metaphors for an unseen influence that "lifts" human thought to new heights. 2. Modern Cultural & Technical Usage In its most literal sense, afflatus refers to