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WOMAN IN WHITE: The Pontianak of Southeast Asia | Supernatural Folklore & Haunted Legends

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In this week’s episode, we explore one of Southeast Asia’s most feared and enduring supernatural figures: the Pontianak. Said to be the restless spirit of a woman who died during childbirth, this ghost appears as a beautiful woman in white—until she reveals her true form. From Malaysian kampungs to Indonesian cities, her legend is woven into generations of folklore, sightings, and cautionary tales. We trace the origins of the Pontianak, her chilling appearances in modern times, and the cultural beliefs that keep her story alive.


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Research Links:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pontianak_(folklore)

https://www.nst.com.my/news/2016/08/164882/ghostly-encounter-pontianak

https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_2019-04-01_170038.html

https://mythlok.com/pontianak/

https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/article/3193535/malaysias-pontianak-ghosts-and-feminism-horror-stories

https://www.asiaone.com/singapore/ghosts-are-real-malaysian-writer-believes-paranormal-sightings

https://folklorethursday.com/legendary-creatures/pontianak-vampire-south-east-asia/

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-22891380

https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2023/03/21/fear-of-the-unknown-villagers-claim-pontianak-sighted-in-kampung

https://www.tiktok.com/@myghoststories/video/7203958392349560065 (for viral sightings reference)

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/189172.Malay_Magic


Thanks so much for listening, and we'll catch up with you again on Wednesday.


Sarah and Tobie xx


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In this week’s episode, we explore one of Southeast Asia’s most feared and enduring supernatural figures: the Pontianak. Said to be the restless spirit of a woman who died during childbirth, this ghost appears as a beautiful woman in white—until she reveals her true form. From Malaysian kampungs to Indonesian cities, her legend is woven into generations of folklore, sightings, and cautionary tales. We trace the origins of the Pontianak, her chilling appearances in modern times, and the cultural beliefs that keep her story alive.


OBSCURATA - Apple Spotify Amazon

The BOOK

BY US A COFFEE

Join Sarah's new FACEBOOK GROUP

Subscribe to our PATREON

EMAIL us your stories

Join us on INSTAGRAM

Join us on TWITTER

Join us on FACEBOOK

Visit our WEBSITE


Research Links:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pontianak_(folklore)

https://www.nst.com.my/news/2016/08/164882/ghostly-encounter-pontianak

https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_2019-04-01_170038.html

https://mythlok.com/pontianak/

https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/article/3193535/malaysias-pontianak-ghosts-and-feminism-horror-stories

https://www.asiaone.com/singapore/ghosts-are-real-malaysian-writer-believes-paranormal-sightings

https://folklorethursday.com/legendary-creatures/pontianak-vampire-south-east-asia/

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-22891380

https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2023/03/21/fear-of-the-unknown-villagers-claim-pontianak-sighted-in-kampung

https://www.tiktok.com/@myghoststories/video/7203958392349560065 (for viral sightings reference)

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/189172.Malay_Magic


Thanks so much for listening, and we'll catch up with you again on Wednesday.


Sarah and Tobie xx


"Spacial Winds," Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licenced under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licence

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/;;;

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Get bonus content on Patreon

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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