aureola

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My theory is that there is a human aureola.

From Time Magazine Archive

Vapours were rising from the ravine: the sun shone upon them, throwing a golden aureola about the opposite mountains, and all the wreathing mists that the wind whirled down the valley had elusive, opalescent effects.

From The Prophet of the Great Smoky Mountains by Murfree, Mary Noailles

From her crown of beryl, from her heart of ruby, the rays shot forth, shone out her fear-inspiring aureola and streamed over the town and in the air, eclipsing the sun, which turned pale.

From Psyche by Couperus, Louis

As on the previous day, the sinking rays of the sun cast the gleam of their ruddy aureola upon the folds of Joan Darc's standard, planted by herself upon the battlements of the fortress.

From The Executioner's Knife Or Joan of Arc by Sue, Eug?ne

“It is the aureola which has stolen into my heart,” thought Cristobal.

From Fairy Book by May, Sophie