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
Aureole (horse) Sandringham are on it". As part of the victory celebration, the Queen sent a crate of champagne to the Press tent. Aureole did not race again and was retired to stud. His season's winnings of £30,092 enabled the Queen to be the leading owner in Britain in 1954. Aureole was given a rating of 132 by Timeform in 1954, making him the highest-rated older horse in Europe. Aureole proved to be a highly successful stallion, being Champion sire in 1960 and 1961. His progeny included St. Paddy (Epsom Derby), Saint Crespin III (Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe), Aurelius (St Leger),