Joan the Wad is a mythological figure in Cornish folklore, known as the Queen of the Pixies (or piskies) and often depicted as a will-o'-the-wisp, a mischievous light that can either lead travelers astray or guide them to safety. Her name comes from an old dialect word for "torch," and she is associated with good luck, with charms and figures of her being carried for fortune, healing, and protection. She is sometimes paired with Jack o' the Lantern, the King of the Pixies, and is known for playing pranks like tickling people.
