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https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20210623-the-halo-a-symbol-that-spread-around-the-world
Imagery likely derived from sun worship, maybe the corona during a solar eclipse. Interesting how things gradually change. Other places imply that a crown is supposed to emulate a halo, so maybe it's sun worship all the way down.
Very interesting. Thanks