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...it can also be thought of in the other definitions of the actual word "halcyon," which are in addition to the bird,
-an adjective describing the halcyon
-calm and peaceful
-the two weeks (seven days preceding and seven days following) the shortest day of the year, based on the superstition that this is a time of calm weather during the brooding time of the halcyon.
(Cool that the previous descriptions are linked with that one, eh?)
According to legend, a halcyon's nest floats on the sea, so the bird is seen as both a harbinger and symbol of calm weather, peace, and security.
Just as Halcyone is the legendary equivalent to Alcyone, the words "alcyon" and "halcyon" can be used interchangeably.
I like the name Alcyone, because of its history and legend and many associations with peace.
Michelle
...it can also be thought of in the other definitions of the actual word "halcyon," which are in addition to the bird,
-an adjective describing the halcyon
-calm and peaceful
-the two weeks (seven days preceding and seven days following) the shortest day of the year, based on the superstition that this is a time of calm weather during the brooding time of the halcyon.
(Cool that the previous descriptions are linked with that one, eh?)
According to legend, a halcyon's nest floats on the sea, so the bird is seen as both a harbinger and symbol of calm weather, peace, and security.
Just as Halcyone is the legendary equivalent to Alcyone, the words "alcyon" and "halcyon" can be used interchangeably.
I like the name Alcyone, because of its history and legend and many associations with peace.
Michelle
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