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WINTER TIME
WINTER
Etymology.
The name derives from the Latin «hiběrnum», «season of cold» (in reference to the weather), and from the adjective «hibernus».
According to folklore, the name winter derives from Averno (i.e. the kingdom of Hades), it would be a variation of the word Avernus which derives from the Greek άορνος.
Beyond the historical/cultural aspect,
it is interesting to note how in particular the "winter solstice" which usually falls on December 21st, not only corresponds to the physical...
Etymology.
The name derives from the Latin «hiběrnum», «season of cold» (in reference to the weather), and from the adjective «hibernus».
According to folklore, the name winter derives from Averno (i.e. the kingdom of Hades), it would be a variation of the word Avernus which derives from the Greek άορνος.
Beyond the historical/cultural aspect,
it is interesting to note how in particular the "winter solstice" which usually falls on December 21st, not only corresponds to the physical...
