Devils Bath: The

2. The Historical Metaphor: "Melancholy is the Devil's Bath"

In the geothermal wonderland of near Rotorua, New Zealand, the Devil's Bath (Māori: Roto Karikitea ) is a world-renowned natural attraction. the devils bath

The unusual hue is caused by deposits of sulphur and ferrous (iron) salts that rise to the surface and reflect light. The water is highly acidic, with a pH of approximately 2, and emits a pungent "rotten egg" smell due to hydrogen sulphide gases. with a pH of approximately 2