Why Did Sailors Consider St. Elmo Fire a Good Omen?

💡 The Answer

• Sailors named it after St. Erasmus (St. Elmo), the patron saint of sailors.
• It appears during storms, often on mast tops, signaling the storm's peak and wane.
• The glow was interpreted as divine protection and a sign that the ship would survive.
• Historical logs mention the phenomenon giving hope to terrified crews.