Abu Fanous

Its interesting that there are will-o'-wisp style folklore the whole world over. Whether or not its a real phenomenon, psychological, or a mix, its fascinating that it seem to be so universal.

Comment by echelon 2 days ago

This is exactly what I came to comment.

There are so many conserved ideas in folklore. Dragons, gods, fairy lights and will-o'-the-wisp. Star peoples, floods.

I wonder if structures in information and latent reality space cause us to draw these same conclusions and convergences.

Comment by thenthenthen 2 days ago

Reminds me of Te Lapa: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Te_lapa

“Te lapa is a Polynesian term for an unexplained light phenomenon underneath, or on the surface of, the ocean.”

It is used to navigate when you are lost at sea, but only when you are truly lost.

Comment by royal__ 2 days ago

Reminds me of the Marfa Lights: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marfa_lights

Comment by dvh 2 days ago

Shouldn't single spectrum photograph resolve the mystery?

Comment by micromacrofoot 2 days ago

curious, has anyone ever tried to replicate the "gases escaping the earth and igniting on air contact" explanation for these (and similar phenomena like will o wisps?)

Comment by dyauspitr 2 days ago

Phospine does ignite on contact with air.

Comment by aaron695 2 days ago

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