ignis fatuus

GPTKB entity

Statements (23)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf atmospheric ghost light
folklore phenomenon
gptkbp:alternativeName gptkb:will-o'-the-wisp
gptkb:friar's_lantern
gptkbp:appearsIn European folklore
North American folklore
gptkbp:associatedWith marshes
bogs
swamps
gptkbp:describedBy ghostly light seen by travelers at night
gptkbp:explains combustion of gases from decaying organic matter
gptkbp:hasScientificExplanation phosphorescence
bioluminescence
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label ignis fatuus
gptkbp:nameMeaning foolish fire
gptkbp:originatedIn gptkb:Latin
gptkbp:referencedIn gptkb:literature
mythology
fairy tales
gptkbp:symbolizes deception
misleading hope
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:will-o'-the-wisp
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5