What is the meaning in English of "fuegos fatuos?"

Question

Alfonsina Storni uses the term "fuego fatuo" in her poem "Soledad." Does anyone know the English equivalent?

Answer 1

Wikipedia explains the Spanish term here ----> Fuego_fatuo
And, explains the term in English here ----> In English

Answer 2

It means Will-o'-the-wisp, I actually remember seeing a couple in a Zelda game if you happen to know it. Basically, it's a spirit or ghost that holds a light (usually a lantern) over some sort of water, most likely over a swamp.

Hope this helps!

Answer 3

Good question And by the way ...