Aurore

/ɔːˈrɔːr/ noun

Definition

The goddess of dawn in Roman mythology, or poetically, the dawn or early morning light itself (from French usage).

Etymology

From Latin 'Aurora,' the Roman goddess, whose name derives from Indo-European 'aus-' meaning 'to shine.' Romans personified the dawn as a beautiful goddess.

Kelly Says

Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) comes from this same goddess—Romans imagined Aurora driving her chariot across the sky painting it with colors, which is basically what charged particles do at the poles!

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