
Aurora
The Northern Lights in Mythology, History and Science
Harald Falck-Ytter
The author has spent years studying the aurora, and in this book he reveals the mythology that surrounds the aurora in various northern cultures. He also discusses the science behind the phenomenon, as it has developed through history. In addition, Falck-Ytter records responses to the aurora, from Aristotle to modern geophysicists, and from various cultures and traditions, thus charting the gradual understanding of this most awe-inspiring experience.