ljósskynjari
A ljósskynjari is an Icelandic term that translates directly to "light-knower" or "light-seeder." It refers to a celestial phenomenon rather than a specific object or being. The term is primarily used in folklore and traditional Icelandic storytelling to describe the faint, diffuse glow that can sometimes be observed in the night sky, particularly in areas with minimal light pollution.
This phenomenon is often associated with the aurora borealis, or Northern Lights, though it is not the
Modern understanding attributes the ljósskynjari to various atmospheric conditions. It can be caused by faint auroral