Pelesit the Bound Spirit A Pelesit is a spirit or supernatural being that is bound to a master, often inherited or passed from person to person. The pelesit is kept in a small bottle or jar in the masters home, once a month the master must feed the pelesit a few drops of their own blood to keep it bound to them. Pelesits in the Past In the days of yore, social hermits also kept pelesits as protection, once people found out that they owned a pelesit, they were left alone and were safe from prosecution or any form of petty crime. Most often they would be kept by females as a form of protection. Pelesits in Modern Times It is believed that pelesits in modern times are predominantly owned by unscrupulous Bomoh's (witchdoctors) to fleece innocent victims of their money. The bomoh's would sic their pelesit on random people, causing havoc in their lives, they would then step in and offer to exorcise the evil spirit in exchange for a paltry sum of cash. The bo

Pontianak Pontianak's are the spirits of women who have passed away while pregnant, not to be mistaken with the Lang Suir, the lang suir are the spirits of women who died during childbirth. The pontianak is pale skinned, with long flowing black hair, they have long curved black fingernails and often move with an unearthly grace. Signs That a Pontianak is Nearby There are a few warning signs that there may be a pontianak in the vicinity. A pleasant scent of Plumeria in the area, the aroma quickly changes to the smell of rotting flesh as the pontianak gets closer. The sounds of a baby crying, if the crying is a low soft sound, then the pontianak is nearby, if the sound is a loud wailing, then the pontianak is far away and closing in. A dog howling could be a sign that a pontianak is in the area, if the howling changes into a low whine, then the pontianak is very close by. Pontianak Killing Methods A Pontianaks favored method of executi

Penanggalan The Malay Peninsula Vampire The Penanggalan is a peculiar blend of vampire, witch and a supernatural being. Although the name Hantu Penanggalan means “detached ghost” it is not technically a ghost and even though it feeds on the blood of its victims, it is not technically a vampire either, during the day it is a normal woman, unusually attractive, but still normal. As soon as night falls the penanggalan detaches her head, spinal column and internal organs from her body, she grows fangs and her tongue lengthens. The penanggalan floats, searching for victims, in some areas it is claimed that the dangling internal organs of the penanggalan glow like those of a firefly. How to Become a Penanggalan Practicing black magic to appear more beautiful. Making a pact with a demon, usually in exchange for youth or beauty. Being cursed by an extremely powerful bomoh (witchdoctor). Breaking a pact made with the devil. Legend of the First Penang