Indonesian ghosts

The Kuntilanak (Indonesian name), also called Pontianak (Malay name), is a vengeful spirit in Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. It is similar to Langsuir in other Southeast Asia regions. The Kuntilanak usually takes the form of a pregnant woman who died during childbirth. Alternatively, it is often described as an angry female spirit. Another form of the Kuntilanak refers to the ghost or white lady of Southeast Asian folklore.

mythical ghost

female ghost in Javanese mythology

'''''' ( ; from ) is a ghost that resembles a dead body wrapped in a shroud. In Islamic funerals, a shroud called a "" (in Indonesian and Malay) is used to wrap the body of the dead person. The dead body is covered in a white fabric that is tied over the head, under the feet, and around the neck. The shroud is firmly secured at multiple points to ensure it stays in place during the journey to the gravesite. Upon placement in the grave, it is believed that the knots must be undone; otherwise, the corpse will animate and become known as a Pocong. Pocong is also known in Malaysia as (wrapped-up g

The langsuyar (), also lang suir or langsuir, is a female revenant in Malay and other mythologies in the Malay Archipelago. The word is derived from the Malay word for eagle ().