The Santelmo (St. Elmo's Fire) is a creature that looks like a dancing flame in Philippine mythology.
Etymology
Santelmo is the shortened version of “Apoy ni San Elmo” (St. Elmo’s Fire). In ancient Greeks, the name of St. Elmo is credited to an Italian derivation of Sant 'Ermo or St. Erasmus (circa 300 A.D.), the patron saint of the early Mediterranean sailors who faced the powers of storm and sea in small sailing vessels.
Physical Appearance
The Santelmo can appear like a ghostly dancing flame or natural fireworks. Usually, the flames are in blue or bluish-white color that are attached to a grounded conductor and can last for several minutes. The flame is heatless and non-consuming with a hissing sound.