White darkness mesmerizes explorers from "summary" of Arctic Dreams by Barry Holstun Lopez
In the Arctic, darkness takes on a different quality. It is not the absence of light, but rather a presence in itself. This white darkness envelops everything, creating a mesmerizing effect on those who dare to explore its vastness. Explorers in the Arctic are drawn to this white darkness, its mystery calling out to them like a siren's song. They are captivated by the way it transforms the landscape, turning it into a surreal dreamscape of snow and ice. In this otherworldly realm, the rules of nature seem to bend and shift, leaving explorers in a state of awe and wonder. The white darkness is not just a physical phenomenon, but a psychological one as well. It has a way of distorting reality, blurring the lines between what is real and wh...
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