Onibi

Onibi (Wakan Sansai Zue)

Onibi (鬼火, "Demon Fire") 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 have become fire and appeared. Also, sometimes the words "will-o'-wisp" or "jack-o'-lantern" are translated into Japanese as "onibi".[1]

  1. ^ 不知火・人魂・狐火. pp. 37–67頁.