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Climate, Weather and Health
History meets Science
Meteorology Beyond Borders
ἀκτίς
see also:
ray
Aristotle METE
ἀκτίς
Lucretius DRN
Seneca NQ
References for Greek and Latin

Modern Description
written by Susanne M Hoffmann
The Sun emits light to all directions, smoothly and continuously. However, in case of clouds (or trees in the forest...) blocking parts of the sunlight, it might appear as if the Sun emitted rays of light.
Further Remarks
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