body {
  /* Fallback color if the image fails to load */
  background-color: #000;
  
  /* The background image. Assumes an 'assets' folder exists at the root. */
  background-image: url('odyssey.jpeg');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-attachment: fixed;

  /* This is necessary to create a stacking context for the pseudo-element */
  position: relative;
}

/* This pseudo-element creates a dark overlay on top of the image,
   ensuring the white text remains readable and preserving the moody aesthetic. */
body::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
  
  /* Places the overlay behind the body's content (e.g., the <main> element) */
  z-index: -1;
}