In this episode of the "Words That Make Us" podcast, Rama and Tony discuss the topic of “Light”. Listen to them as they discuss how light is perceived in different cultures. What is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and how does it affect us? How did ancient peoples explain the sun and other light-related phenomena? Some great poetry awaits you!
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Silver by Walter de la Mare
https://allpoetry.com/poem/8494557-Silver-by-Walter-de-la-Mare
The light triad
Myths about Aurora Borealis
https://www.nathab.com/blog/fifteen-native-tales-about-the-northern-lights/
Light and darkness in Romeo and Juliet
A World of Light - Elizabeth Jenningshttps://www.kidsworldfun.com/learn-english/poem-a-world-of-light.php
Near death experiences and light
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/what-near-death-experiences-reveal-about-the-brain/
Japanese sun goddess Amaterasu
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Amenouzume
Bread, Hashish and Moon by Nizar Qabbani
https://allpoetry.com/Bread,-Hashish-And-Moon
Do Not Go Gentle Into that Good Night by Dylan Thomashttps://poets.org/poem/do-not-go-gentle-good-night
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