Another name for the mysterious lights often seen over marshy ground or old cemeteries at night. Also known as Will O’ the Wisp. In Japanese folklore, glowing balls carried by foxes (kitsune-bi).
Readers, please enjoy this guest blog post by Sandra Kynes, author of several books, including The Herb Gardener's Essential Guide, Plant Magic, and the new Witches' Encyclopedia of Magical Plants, among many others.
Although a few old books...