Epiphany
A realisation that allows a problem to be understood in a different way is epiphany, just like Archimedes’ discovery to calculate the volume of an irregular object is considered epiphany. This also is a common term found in the present-day novels. Authors like Katherine Mansfield, Marcel Proust and Ezra Pound use epiphany in their work. However, Epiphany is also a Christian holiday celebrated 12 days after Christmas. Epiphany, also called Feast of the Epiphany, Theophany, or Three Kings’ Day, is derived from the Greek word epiphaneia which means “ to reveal ”. This feast is celebrated on the 6 th of January, 12 days after Christmas. It commemorates how a star led the Magi or the three kings or wise men, to baby Jesus. Countries celebrate on the evening before, and on the actual day solemnise with parades of decorative floats. People turn out in costumes as kings bearing gifts. This was the day when baby Jesus was ‘revealed’ to the world. In Spain, children traditionall...
