Comparing The Aurora And Its Impressions On Scandinavian Cultures
n ancient times, people looked at the northern lights as an omen of war, disaster, or plagues. Often children were brought inside, and many people were fearful. The aurora has made an especially deep impression on Scandinavian cultures.
There have been many names for it through the years. The scientifi c name is Aurora Borealis, which in Latin means something like “the red dawn of the North.” But why, since we often think of green light when we see it? It was Galileo who fi rst used this expression.
During very strong solar storms, the aurora can sometimes be seen as far south as Italy and often with a reddish
color.
There have been many names for it through the years. The scientifi c name is Aurora Borealis, which in Latin means something like “the red dawn of the North.” But why, since we often think of green light when we see it? It was Galileo who fi rst used this expression.
During very strong solar storms, the aurora can sometimes be seen as far south as Italy and often with a reddish
color.