Feu Follet (Richard)
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Feu Follet (Richard)
The abbe Richard, in a French churchyard, is startled by a huge flame-like feu follet which reaches 3-4 metres in height, probably caused by a decomposing corpse Date: 2 July 1750
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1750 Abbe Caused Church Yard Corpse Flame Follet Height Huge Luminous Metres Phenomena Reaches Startled Wisp Decomposing
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In this evocative image from the annals of French folklore, the Abbe Richard is depicted with an expression of surprise and alarm as he encounters a Feu Follet, or Will-o'-the-Wisp, in a tranquil churchyard on the night of July 2, 1750. The Feu Follet, a natural phenomena characterized by the appearance of luminous, wisp-like flames, is believed to have reached heights of three to four metres in this instance. The cause of the Feu Follet was likely the decomposition of a corpse, releasing gases that ignited when they came into contact with the damp night air. The Abbe, a man of the cloth, would have been both intrigued and disturbed by this otherworldly sight, a common reaction to the unexplained phenomena that occasionally disturbed the quiet of rural France in the 18th century. The image captures the sense of mystery and wonder that surrounded such occurrences, and serves as a reminder of the natural world's capacity to surprise and intrigue even the most learned of men.
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