Various Popular and Scary Ghosts in Indonesia 2
In the modern era, talking about ghosts is quite strange but many people still believe it. In fact, in Indonesia, the problem of ghosts is still often as a hot topic whether only rumors or even video sightings. The number of rumors invites everyone's curiosity about ghosts. Even in Indonesia, there are some various types of ghosts that are popularized by the story of the community. The following are various popular and scary ghosts in Indonesia continuing the previous article.
Rangda
Rangda is the queen of the leak in Balinese mythology. This frightening creature often kidnaps and eats small children and leads the evil witch's army against the Barong, a symbol of good power. Rangda is scary and identic to those who have the knowledge of Pengiwa. This is because it is in folklore shows.
Rangda |
Orang Bunian
This ghost is also related to the term God in Minangkabau. The "god" in Minangkabau terms means spirits who live in forests, on the edge of the hill, or near the cemetery. Usually, when the day before sunset on the edge of the hill will smell an aroma commonly known by the name of "cuisine god" or "samba god". The "Gods" in Minangkabau beliefs are more associated with beautiful women.
Orang Bunian |
Sundel Bolong
Sundel bolong is a ghost myth that is generally described as a beautiful woman with long hair who wears a long white dress with a hole in the back so that the abdominal organs of the body visible. In the myth, this ghost is a curious soul of a woman who died from being raped and then gave birth to her child in the grave. The ghost of sundel bolong is said to often be transformed into a beautiful woman who is walking alone on a quiet street.
Sundel bolong |
Tuyul
Tuyul is a spirit in the form of a small child with a shaved head. Tuyul can be employed by a human for some reason, especially stealing money. Tuyul is believed from the fetus of a miscarriage or a baby who died at birth. Because it comes from babies, tuyul characters are also like children who like playing.
Tuyul |
Siluman
Siluman in various folklores are the spirits who live in the community and occupy a place. They do the everyday life activities like an ordinary human and also know civilization. Siluman can come from ordinary people who leave the real life, after the death of the soul is entered the community, or a spirit since the beginning.
Siluman |