aureola

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My theory is that there is a human aureola.

From Time Magazine Archive

They are generally surrounded by an aureola known as the penumbra, and sensibly less luminous than the other portions of the orb.

From Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 441 Volume 17, New Series, June 12, 1852 by Chambers, Robert

In the soffit of the arch, the head of Christ in a medallion, with rays issuing from behind the aureola.

From Byzantine Churches in Constantinople Their History and Architecture by Van Millingen, Alexander

His face wore a look of triumph, and was surrounded by an aureola which dazzled Rosanette.

From Sentimental Education, Volume II The History of a Young Man by Flaubert, Gustave

“I will remember,” he said, looking up to meet the pleading eyes of the Child: but, lo! the whole face had melted into the aureola; nothing was left but light.

From Fairy Book by May, Sophie