🔥 I am endlessly intrigued by the mythology surrounding the ancient greek figure Hermes. Today I learned today about St. Elmo’s Fire, alternatively called “Hermes Fire”: a blue or violet glow caused by corona discharge on pointed objects like ship masts, airplane wings, or spires during storms. It makes total sense that a pre-scientific mind would interpret this as an omen from the patron god of travel, speed, and liminal spaces. Even seeing photos of it seems so mystical. Love this stuff.