Aliases: Will-o-Wisp
Similar to: Phantasm, Ball of Light
Have you ever seen a ball of light fly by? Maybe you just out of the corner of the eye and you shrug it off, but many legends from around the world explain the flying globes in a multitude of different ways.
A green wisp, often appearing in the night as bright lights.
Will’o'wisps are often described as appearing over bogs or other bodies of water. Seen at night, they may appear as either bright or fading light in the distance. If you attempt to approach them they seem to flee, either subtly or at high speed. Old folklore describes the will’o'wisp as a mischievous spirit that attempts to lure travelers astray. Because many ancient people used the stars to navigate, this could be seen as a significant threat.
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