The Truth About: The Hornet Spooklight

The Truth About: The Hornet Spooklight
Just What Is the Mysterious Flickering Ball of Light That Haunts Missouri’s Devil’s Promenade?
Michael East
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5 min read·
Mar 2, 2021
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Legend tells how wandering spirits of the dead will appear as “ghost lights,” appearing in the atmosphere without plausible explanation. These lights are said to also be connected to the devil and fairies. One such example in folklore would…
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Written by Michael East
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Freelance writer. Writing on true crime, mysteries, politics, history, popular culture, and more. | https://linktr.ee/MichaelEast
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