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Halcyon?
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Pertaining to, or resembling, the halcyon, which was anciently said to lay her eggs in nests on or near the sea during the calm weather about the winter solstice.
Hence: Calm; quiet; peaceful; undisturbed; happy.
eg: "Remember those halcyon days when people posted questions under the topics listed on the left?"
Did anyone see that wonderful wildlife programme called My Halcyon River? It was primarily about Kingfishers - and this is the meaning of the word. (Latin word from the Greek)
The Kingfisher was believed by the ancients to make a floating nest at the time of the winter solstice, and have the power of calming the water while it was breeding.