A RAINBOW

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• A rainbow is an optical phenomenon caused by refraction, internal reflection and dispersion of light in water droplets resulting in a continuous spectrum of light appearing in the sky.[1] The rainbow takes the form of a multicoloured circular arc.[2]

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• Rainbows caused by sunlight always appear in the section of sky directly opposite the Sun. Rainbows can be caused by many forms of airborne water. These include not only rain, but also mist, spray, and airborne dew. Rainbows can be full circles. However, the observer normally sees only an arc formed by illuminated droplets above the ground,[3] and centered on a line from the Sun to the observer's eye.

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• In a primary rainbow, the arc shows red on the outer part and violet on the inner side. This rainbow is caused by light being refracted when entering a droplet of water, then reflected inside on the back of the droplet and refracted again when leaving it. In a double rainbow, a second arc is seen outside the primary arc, and has the order of its colours reversed, with red on the inner side of the arc. This is caused by the light being reflected twice on the inside of the droplet before leaving it

A colorful rainbow and ring-billed gull Rainbows can be observed whenever there are water drops in the air and sunlight shining from behind the observer at a low altitude angle. Because of this, rainbows are usually seen in the western sky during the morning and in the eastern sky during the early evening.

• A colorful rainbow and ring-billed gull Rainbows can be observed whenever there are water drops in the air and sunlight shining from behind the observer at a low altitude angle. Because of this, rainbows are usually seen in the western sky during the morning and in the eastern sky during the early evening.

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• The most spectacular rainbow displays happen when half the sky is still dark with raining clouds and the observer is at a spot with clear sky in the direction of the Sun. The result is a luminous rainbow that contrasts with the darkened background. During such good visibility conditions, the larger but fainter secondary rainbow is often visible. It appears about 10° outside of the primary rainbow, with inverse order of colours.

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• The rainbow effect is also commonly seen near waterfalls or fountains. In addition, the effect can be artificially created by dispersing water droplets into the air during a sunny day. Rarely, a moonbow, lunar rainbow or nighttime rainbow, can be seen on strongly moonlit nights. As human visual perception for colour is poor in low light, moonbows are often perceived to be white.

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• When sunlight encounters a raindrop, part of the light is reflected and the rest enters the raindrop. The light is refracted at the surface of the raindrop. When this light hits the back of the raindrop, some of it is reflected off the back. When the internally reflected light reaches the surface again, once more some is internally reflected and some is refracted as it exits the drop. (The light that reflects off the drop, exits from the back, or continues to bounce around inside the drop after the second encounter with the surface, is not relevant to the formation of the primary rainbow.)

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• The overall effect is that part of the incoming light is reflected back over the range of 0° to 42°, with the most intense light at 42°.[20] This angle is independent of the size of the drop, but does depend on its refractive index. Seawater has a higher refractive index than rain water, so the radius of a "rainbow" in sea spray is smaller than that of a true rainbow. This is visible to the naked eye by a misalignment of these bows.

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• The Norse people TheNorse people, also known as the Vikings, were a group of people who originated from Scandinavia, specifically from present day Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. The Norse people thought of rainbows as the appearance of Bifrost, the bridge connecting Earth to Valhalla. Only the gods and those killed in battle could cross it.

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• In Norse mythology, the rainbow bridge is known as Bifröst. It connected the realm of gods (Asgard) with the world of humans (Midgard). This vivid imagery illustrates the belief that rainbows serve as conduits for divine energy and communication. The Norse saw these colorful arches as pathways for gods to descend to Earth. They were also seen as paths for worthy souls to ascend to the heavenly realms.

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• In Greek mythology, Originally Answered: What did ancient people think of rainbows? Rainbows appear in many mythologies. In Greek mythology, the rainbow, personified by the goddess Iris, is a bridge between heaven and earth, and the pathway by which the gods sent messages. This is a pattern common to a number of different myth systems. Another poster mentions the significance in the Judeo=Christian tradition and in Norse mythology

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• In ancient Greek mythology, the goddess Iris was seen as the personification of the rainbow, and was regarded as the messenger of the gods to humankind

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• In ancient Egypt, the rainbow was part of the goddess Isis, who was often depicted wearing a rainbow-colored headdress. This connection to a powerful deity underscores the rainbow’s status as a symbol of divine presence. It also emphasizes its role in providing protection in Egyptian mythology

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• In Australia, some aboriginal groups see the rainbow as a multi-coloured serpent with the power to protect them from rain, while some Hindu traditions view the rainbow as a tool used by Indra, the god of thunder and war

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• Indra, the Hindu god of thunder and war, uses the rainbow to shoot arrows of lightnin

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• In many cultures, rainbows are seen as bridges or pathways between the celestial and earthly realms. In ancient Japan, rainbows were the bridges that human ancestors took to descend to the planet, while in the Navajo tradition, the rainbow is also seen the path of the holy spirits. One of the best known ‘rainbow bridges’ in Western mythology is Bifrost, which connects Earth with Asgard, home of the Norse gods:

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• The concept of the rainbow as a bridge is prevalent in various cultures. It is seen as a connection to the divine and higher consciousness. In many Native American traditions, the rainbow is perceived as a path to the spirit world. Some tribes believe that walking under a rainbow can grant spiritual gifts or heightened awareness. This interpretation underscores the transformative potential of engaging with the rainbow’s symbolism on a personal level

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• The rainbow’s colors offer more than mere promises-they contain entire realms of spiritual insight. Have you ever considered that the very sequence of these hues mirror our own journey of enlightenment? From the grounding red to the transcendent violet. Each shade hold the key to a different aspect of our spiritual evolution.

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• In Norse mythology, a rainbow appearing in dreams holds particular significance. It is seen as Bifröst, the bridge connecting the human realm with the domain of the gods. This interpretation suggests that a rainbow in your dream symbolizes a divine connection. It also be an important message from higher realms of consciousness. The appearance of this celestial bridge in your dreamscape show an opportunity for spiritual growth. It also be a call to pay attention to the messages from your higher self

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• The rainbow body is the pinnacle of spiritual achievement in Tibetan Buddhist tradition. This esoteric concept refers to the transformation of the physical body into pure light or energy upon death. It leaves behind only hair, nails, and sometimes the soles of the feet. This extraordinary phenomenon occurs when an advanced practitioner has completely purified their mind and body. They achieve this through intense spiritual practices.

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• The rainbow was chosen to represent the LGBTQ community by Gilbert Baker, a gay artist who wanted to make a proud statement through a symbol showing diversity. He believed that the rainbow was ideal because it is found in nature. Gilbert Baker was sought out in the late 70’s by Harvey Milk, an openly gay official of the United States who asked Gilbert to come up with a symbol for the LGBTQ community

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• In 1978 the first LGBTQ flags were made. The original LGBTQ flag contained hot pink, turquoise and indigo and had eight colors. In order to meet mass production efficiencies, pink and turquoise was removed and indigo was replaced with blue. Today the LGBTQ flag contains six colors – red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and violet.

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• first versions of the rainbow flag were flown on June 25, 1978, for the San Francisco Gay Freedom Day parade. Baker and a team of volunteers had made them by hand, and now he wanted to mass-produce the flag for consumption by all. However, because of production issues, the pink and turquoise stripes were removed and indigo was replaced by basic blue, which resulted in the contemporary six-striped flag (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and violet). Today this is the most common variant of the rainbow flag, with the red stripe on top, as in a natural rainbow. The various colors came to reflect both the immense diversity and the unity of the LGBTQ community

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• Ancient Hawaiians felt a profound connection with the aina (land), and utilized stories of their divine beings and goddesses to offer an explanation for the world around them. In Hawaiian folklore, the rainbow acts as the celestial path by which the Hawaiian Gods come down to earth; it also acts as the pathway for souls of the dead to travel to the heavenly realms. Additionally, the Rainbow Goddess, Anuenue, acts as a messenger of the Gods.

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• Many cultures see rainbows as a sign of pathways or bridges. Roman culture believed rainbows were the pathway taken by Mercury, the messenger god. In Norse tradition, only fallen warriors, royalty, or gods could cross the rainbow bridge. More broadly, they’ve come to serve as a metaphorical tool to link disparate communities and cultures together. We often see bridges, pathways, or crosswalks painted in a rainbow palette to visually portray this symbolism.

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• In photos of confetti cake or multicolored streamers and candles, a primary rainbow palette often represents turning another year older. Conversely, in Hawaiian culture as well as others, rainbows depict the passing to the afterlife, acting as a transition between the temporal and the spiritual world. (Rainbows are so significant to Hawaii that it’s called the Rainbow State.)

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• Rainbows are also believed to have the dangerous power to physically effect humans. In Estonia, it is thought that pointing at a rainbow will cause the finger to rot and even fall off. In Amazonian beliefs, rainbows are the cause of all manner of diseases and skin complaints; one must close their mouth if they do not wish evil to enter their bodies, and shelter inside until the rainbow is gone

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• Buddhists follow Buddha's teachings of ascension. This requires raising their frequencies to the level of the light body that, once activated, will transcend into the rainbow body. The human body gives over to the rainbow body as it transforms in the ascension process of returning to God or, depending on your belief, the Source of all life. This immortality allows the individual to assume any shape and can manifest in the physical when desired

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• If you've ever had a pet die, you've probably heard of the rainbow bridge. According to legend, the souls of pets that have died cross the rainbow bridge to heaven. When the pet's owner dies, they are reunited with their pet at the rainbow bridge for all eternity. If you're mourning a pet, a rainbow can be a reminder of the love you shared with this beloved family member.

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• In the bible, the rainbow is tied into the story of Noah's Ark and the great flood. After 40 days and nights of continuous rain, the world was flooded. Only Noah, his family, and an ark filled with pairs of animals survived. When the land dried, the ark came to rest. Noah and his family emerged from the ark and were met with a rainbow. It's written that God made Noah a promise that he would never again flood the Earth. He created the rainbow as a symbol of His promise to humankind.

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• "Rainbows are a symbol of love and following what the heart wants," Wilson says, adding, "For couples, rainbows signify happiness and joy for their future." A rainbow can also mean there's a soul mate connection on its way, or even a soul mate sending a message who has passed on, according

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• During her existence, Ahlamaar used her magic to cast a permanent rainbow over her lands for the sake of beautification; she even had a tiny rainbow span between her antlers like a divine crown. She, along with her fellow Great Druids, were ostensibly evil, having wicked personalities that went beyond megalomania. Ahlamaar, in particular, used beauty and wealth to trap people in a vicious cycle of jealousy and perfectionism - making them easy to manipulate and enslave, for her personal amusement and enrichment.

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• The rainbow is a powerful symbol of the Avantene light god Toror and the rain goddess Gabi'ori, as it comes with sunlight after rain. The arch is the bow from which Toror shoots shafts of light at the enemies of all that is good and decent, but other legends say that a certain hero reached the edge of the world and climbed up the end of the rainbow to enter the heavens directly, with some versions saying he was punished for his insolence by being turned into an immortal pigeon forever doomed to be chased and eaten by a hawk, and others claiming that this feat of bravery was rewarded by accepting him into the host of the heavens as a saint.

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• The rainbow reassured Noah and his family that a flood on the same scale will never take place again. After the Flood, God made an everlasting covenant with Noah, his family, their descendants, and all the living creatures. He promised never again to destroy the earth by a flood.

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