Siesta
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A midday nap is a short nap taken in the early afternoon, often after the midday meal. It is frequently called with its Spanish name siesta.
A painting of two farmers having a siesta (The siesta by Vincent van Gogh, 1890)
La méridienne ("Siesta") A painting of two farmers having a siesta, Jean-François Millet (1866)
Le repos ("Rest") A painting of a female farmer sleeping at noon, by Camille Pissarro (1882)
The book and the film Gone with the Wind depicts midday naps in 19th century American South as reserved only to masters, while slaves were not allowed to rest. This representation is consistent with historical research.
Aestivation
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Aestivation is a state of animal or plant dormancy, similar to hibernation, although taking place in the summer rather than the winter. Aestivation is characterized by inactivity and a lowered metabol
Siesta
…being present, thus building deeper relationships. The student also reports that despite breaking from work for siesta, Spaniards are very hardworking. Aestivation Power nap…
Theba pisana snails aestivating on Foeniculum vulgare in Montbazin, France
Introduced Theba pisana snails aestivating on a row of fence posts in Kadina, South Australia
Numerous individuals of the snail Cernuella virgata aestivating on a wire fence near Glanum, in the south of France.