Guardian spirits

GENII

Mythical beings often linked to lamps and granting wishes in ancient lore.

"Guardian spirits" hints at supernatural protectors, and while you might first think of angels or demons, the answer is "GENII"—the plural of "genius," which in Roman mythology referred to tutelary spirits that watched over people and places. The word also plays on the modern meaning of "genius" (exceptional intelligence), but here it’s purely about the ancient spiritual beings. It’s a less common term, so the clue leans on classical lore rather than everyday language.