Atmospheric ghost lights
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Atmospheric ghost lights are lights that appear in the atmosphere without an obvious cause. Examples include the onibi, hitodama and will-o'-wisp. They are often seen in humid climates.
Sayō Shunsō Anzekyū Ika wo Mishi Mono from Nishihari Kaidan Jikki
Jōsenbi from Ehon Sayo Shigure by Shungyōsai Hayami
Wakan Sansai Zue Hitodama
Onibi
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Onibi is a type of atmospheric ghost light in legends of Japan. According to folklore, they are the spirits born from the corpses of humans and animals. They are also said to be resentful people that
Atmospheric ghost lights
…Atmospheric ghost lights are lights (or fires) that appear in the atmosphere without an obvious cause. Examples include the onibi, hitodama and will-o'-wisp. They are often seen in humid climates. According to legend, some lights are wandering spirits of the dead, the work of…
Onibi (Wakan Sansai Zue)
"Sarakazoe" from the "Konjaku Gazu Zoku Hyakki" by Sekien Toriyama
"Sougenbi" from the "Gazu Hyakki Yagyō" by Sekien Toriyama