Aureola crown, modified by an equally simple idea of the emanation of light from the head of a superior being, or by the meteorological phenomenon of a halo. The probability is that all later associations with the symbol refer back to an early astrological origin (compare Mithras), the person so glorified being identified with the sun and represented in the sun's image; so the aureole is the "Hvareno" of Mazdaism. From this early astrological use, the form of "glory" or "nimbus" has been adapted or inherited under new beliefs. A "mandorla" is a vesica piscis shaped aureola which surrounds the figures
Nimbus Littling some of the language used in the Littlings series is advanced, being described as appropriate for children over 8 years of age. This too was later revealed to have been done intentionally to follow Santelli's belief that “children will challenge themselves to learn if they are passionate about the subject. It’s human nature.” Nimbus Littling's orphaned friend Annie has been compared to the original protagonist in the classic Broadway musical of the same name. Nimbus Littling has appeared in the following stories: Nimbus Littling will soon be appearing in 8 other storybook adventures and ebooks: The title of book 17