Unwary Collection

Ignis Fatuus (Colour)
The ignis fatuus, or marsh light, lures the unwary traveller into dangerous marshwaters

A Norwegian huldre who seems to be an innocent milkmaid, but who is in reality a deceiving witch who can lead the unwary countryman into all kinds of trouble. Date: 1879

Fraternal surveillance (engraving)
3100783 Fraternal surveillance (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fraternal surveillance)

Will of the wisp, - circa 1800
A mischievous demon, in the guise of a Will o the Wisp, lures unwary travellers to their deaths in a bog. Date: circa 1800

Folklore / Lupeux
A sinister creature of the night in Berry, central France, the mocking cry of the LUPEUX can lure the unwary passer-by into dangerous bogs

Syrens cavorting on a beach of The Syrens Isle to attract unwary sailors. Date: circa 1913

Puck as Will O the Wisp
Puck, a sprite, mischievously leads travellers astray as a will o the wisp, luring the unwary into marshy pools

Gossip about Fairies 19
The Will o the wisp - the French feu follet - is a malicious sprite who lures unwary travellers to a muddy doom in bogs and marshes

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Unwary Travelers Beware: The Allure of Ignis Fatuus, or Will-o'-the-Wisp, Can Lead You Astray (1879) The enchanting glow of Ignis Fatuus, or Will-o'-the-Wisp, can be deceiving. A Norwegian huldre, disguised as an innocent milkmaid, lures the unwary countryman with her captivating light. But beware, for this deceiving witch can lead you into all kinds of trouble. Fraternal surveillance may keep you safe from human danger, but be on guard against otherworldly beings. The Will of the Wisp, a folklore tale from centuries past, tells of the syren-like Lupeux who seduced unsuspecting men with their haunting melodies and enchanted flames. The Epsom Derby of 1954 may have been a thrilling race, but the real excitement lay in the folklore surrounding Puck as Will O the Wisp. Gossip about fairies and their mischievous ways traveled far and wide, igniting the imagination and fueling the belief in the supernatural. So, as you embark on your journey, remember the tales of the past and stay vigilant against the allure of the Ignis Fatuus. Let the enchanting glow serve as a reminder to be wary of the unknown and to trust your instincts.