About, about, in reel and rout The death fires danced at night.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Fiery lights dance in the night like a funeral procession.
- In plain terms
- Strange fires move around at night.
- What can you take from it?
- Supernatural signs often signal danger.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do strange lights mean to you?
Another view
The meaning of the fires is unclear without more context.
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