The 'Shape of Water' in Vogue Ukraine Prompts a Neuroscience Look at Ocean Waves AOC Body

In late March 2024, Vogue Ukraine [IG] shared a wellness story ‘Shape of Water’ with model Julia Pacha. Kasia Mioduszke styled the fashion shoot lensed by photographers Tatiana and Karol [IG].

When AOC watched the video that leans heavily on the sounds of ocean or large-body water source with crashing waves, we turned to wellness research on how these familiar but also primordial sounds impact human brains.

Ocean Sounds in Human History

In the original cooling of planet Earth, the water vapor in the atmosphere condensed and fell as rain. By about 4 billion years ago, the first permanent accumulations of water were present on Earth, forming the oceans and other bodies of water. [Source]

Throughout history, the sound of ocean waves has held a profound cultural and historical significance for human societies. From ancient civilizations to modern times, the rhythmic ebb and flow of waves have been intertwined with human life, evoking a sense of wonder, reverence, and connection to the natural world.

Water As a Divine Entity

In many ancient cultures, the ocean was seen as a divine entity or the abode of gods and spirits.

The Greeks revered Poseidon, god of the sea, whose temperamental control over the waves symbolized both creation and destruction.

Similarly, in Polynesian mythology, Tangaroa was considered the god of the sea and fertility, with ocean sounds representing his powerful presence.

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Impact of Ocean Waves on Our Brains

In our modern world, the soothing sound of ocean waves crashing against the shore has long been associated with a sense of peace and relaxation. What is it about this natural symphony that captivates the human brain so profoundly? The answer lies in both the physical properties of sound waves and their psychological impact on our minds. Read on in Body.

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