Statements (30)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
physical phenomenon
atmospheric ghost light |
| gptkbp:alsoKnownAs |
gptkb:will-o'-the-wisp
gptkb:fairy_fire gptkb:jack-o'-lantern |
| gptkbp:associatedWith |
marshes
bogs swamps |
| gptkbp:category |
folk
supernatural phenomena optical phenomena |
| gptkbp:describedBy |
ghostly light seen by travelers at night
flickering light over marshes or bogs |
| gptkbp:etymology |
Latin for 'foolish fire'
|
| gptkbp:explains |
phosphorescence
bioluminescence combustion of gases from decaying organic matter |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Ignis Fatuus
|
| gptkbp:referencedIn |
gptkb:Dante's_Divine_Comedy
Shakespeare's works various fairy tales |
| gptkbp:roleInFolklore |
gptkb:Asia
gptkb:Europe gptkb:North_America gptkb:South_America |
| gptkbp:symbolizes |
deception
misleading hope |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Will-O-Wisp
gptkb:Feu_Follet |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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