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[–] Cadeillac@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Of course, the old solid wood halos!

[–] DragonTypeWyvern@literature.cafe 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Originally halos depicted either a disk or escaping rays of light surrounding the head of the "holy person" in question, so people know who the good guy was and you're not supposed to cheer for the cremation or whatever.

[–] Cadeillac@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Thank you for the explanation! Today I learned