THE PONTIANAK...

Theme: Malaysian ghosts

I'm guessing this week is all about Malaysia ghosts. :D

Today is all about one of our famous ghosts: THE PONTIANAK. 

I'm pretty sure most of you know that pontianak is a lady ghost who died during giving birth. 

Did you know, pontianak is quite similar to Langsuir? 

Pontianaks crave for blood, and they prey on man. I don't really know about the pontianak compared to Langsuir actually....

But I do know that the particullar lady that died giving birth: They will place an egg in it's mouth (I have NO IDEA why), write some sacred words (or I dunno) on the fingers (or hands?) and if anyone erases it, the woman will become a pontianak.  

In folklore, pontianak usually announce its presence throught baby cries. If the cry is soft, it means it's close. If it's loud, then it must be far. (Sounds really similar to Langsuir right?) 

Some also believe that if a dog is howling the pontianak is far away. But if a dog is whining, that means the pontianak is nearby. 

The pontianak is associated to BANANA trees (MINIONS???!!!) and its spirit is said to reside in it during the day. 

To fend off a pontianak, a nail must be plunged into the hole on the nape of her neck. This is said to make her a beautiful woman and a good wife until the nail is removed. Wow XD. 

Although the pontianak and langsuir are related and often confused, the langsuir is more dangerous. 

Potianak also often appear as beautiful woman but the langsuir is hideous, with red eyes and sharp claws. 

Wait - I'm talking about langsuir now. 

Opps! Sorry! :3 

Hmm...I think that's it! I'll update this post if there's any changes! :D

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