an unusually gifted or intelligent (young) person; someone whose talents excite wonder and admiration
"she is a chess prodigy"
a sign of something about to happen
"he looked for an omen before going into battle"
an impressive or wonderful example of a particular quality
"the Marines are expected to perform prodigies of valor"
An extraordinary thing seen as an omen; a portent.
"The sudden appearance of a rare comet was viewed by the superstitious villagers as a prodigy signaling impending doom for their harvest."