Santelmo
nature_spirit sky Filipino single tradition · 1
Santelmo is a Filipino folklore spirit described as a bad omen or flying spirit, often resembling ball lightning. It is considered a supernatural phenomenon that appears as a luminous sphere or streak of light, sometimes interpreted as a warning of impending danger.
When
- First attested
- 0 CE
- Attested period
- 0 – 2020
- Historical notes
- The spirit existed before the Spanish colonial term was coined.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- salamanders, Castor, Pollux
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“Apoy ni San Elmo – commonly shortened to santelmo – is a bad omen or a flying spirit in Filipino folklore, although the description for santelmo is more similar to ball lightning than St. Elmo's fire.”
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