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"Ghost light(s)" redirects here. For other uses, see ghost light (disambiguation).
For other uses, see Will-o'-the-wisp (disambiguation).
"Orb (paranormal)" redirects here. For other uses, see orb (optics).
Will-o'-the-wisp Phenomenon
Will-o'-wisp
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An artist's rendering of will-o'-the-wisp.
Coined by Folklore (various)
AKA Ignis fatuus, ghost-light, spook-light, orb
Definition A mysterious light associated with spirits, found in various folklore tales
Signature Soft and illusive light with no determinable source
Status Folklore
See also Foxfire
Earthquake light
Orb (optics)

A will-o'-the-wisp or ignis fatuus (Latin, from ignis, "fire" + fatuus, "foolish", also called will-o'-wisp, jack-o'-lantern, friar's lantern, hinkypunk, and wisp, is a ghostly light sometimes seen at night or twilight over bogs, swamps, and marshes. It resembles a flickering lamp and is sometimes said to recede if approached. Much folklore surrounds the phenomenon.

Time Posted: April 7 2010 12:30 am EDT
Last updated: April 7 2010 12:34 am EDT

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