I am doing a little research on the firmament, that is; the concept of it. It’s common knowledge – but still worth a second thought: The word firmament comes from the Latin firmus, or “firm,” and this description of the sky as something solid reflects ancient ideas of the way the universe was constructed. The…
Tag: Paradis
Findings
Lately I have been asking myself: Is there any connection between my new interest for nature writing and my long-lasting investigation into the concept of home? Today Kathleen Jamie contributed an interesting thought to my ongoing inquiries: We maneuvered the yacht carefully into a bay where a pale beach was backed by dunes. It had been…
Locus amoenus
Reading The Rings of Saturn is an adventurous journey. Today it led me to have a look at the concept: Locus amoenus latin for “pleasant place”, locus amoenus is a literary term which generally refers to an idealized place of safety or comfort. A locus amoenus is usually a beautiful, shady lawn or open woodland,…
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