Põlluhõõgus
Põlluhõõgus is a term in Estonian folklore describing a nocturnal luminous phenomenon observed over fields. The name combines põllu, meaning field, with hõõgus, meaning glow or glimmer, reflecting its apparent location and light. In traditional accounts, lights are described as small, flickering, and sometimes moving slowly across meadows, often seen on calm, foggy nights near farmland; colors range from white to yellow-green.
In folklore, põlluhõõgus is frequently interpreted as a supernatural sign linked to will-o'-the-wisps or spirits of
Scholars place põlluhõõgus within the broader category of twilight phenomena in Baltic folklore, noting parallels with
Today, põlluhõõgus is primarily studied as part of Estonian folklore and literature. It appears in regional