Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Will-o'-the-wisp

A mysterious light associated with spirits, found in various folklore tales. Soft and illusive light with no determinable source

The will-o'-the-wisp refers to the ghostly lights sometimes seen at night or twilight — often over bogs. It looks like a flickering lamp, and is sometimes said to recede if approached.

This might have to be the subject of a new painting...hmm.

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