Fireshine

/ˈfaɪərˌʃaɪn/ noun

Definition

The bright glow or light produced by fire, especially the reflection or shine of firelight on surfaces.

Etymology

Compound of 'fire' and 'shine' (Old English 'scinan'), a poetic term rarely used in modern English but found in descriptive and literary contexts.

Kelly Says

Ancient peoples watched fireshine on cave walls and didn't know they were watching shadows and reflections—they thought they saw spirits, which may have inspired early storytelling and religion!

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