Definition: The Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights were named by the French scientist, Pierre Gassendi, in 1621. They were named Aurora for the goddess of the dawn according to the Romans (known as Eos and usually described as "rosy-fingered" by the Greeks) and for the god of
the north wind, which in Latin is Boreas.
Source: Aurora Borealis
Source: Aurora Borealis
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The Norse god of winter, Ullr produced the Aurora Borealis, according to the regional mythology, to illuminate the longest nights of the year.
