aureola

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My theory is that there is a human aureola.

From Time Magazine Archive

They are generally surrounded by an aureola known as the penumbra, and sensibly less luminous than the other portions of the orb.

From Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 441 Volume 17, New Series, June 12, 1852 by Chambers, Robert

And she to whom I shall dedicate my heart shall be crowned by me with an aureola of glory, just as the rich of this world load their darlings with pearls and diamonds.

From Eyes Like the Sea by Jókai, Mór

Lockyer's journey from England to Sicily, and shipwreck in the Psyche, were recompensed with a glimpse of the solar aureola during one second and a half!

From A Popular History of Astronomy During the Nineteenth Century Fourth Edition by Clerke, Agnes M. (Agnes Mary)

“I will remember,” he said, looking up to meet the pleading eyes of the Child: but, lo! the whole face had melted into the aureola; nothing was left but light.

From Fairy Book by May, Sophie