Indonesian Folklore Of Vengeful Female Ghosts Hold Symbols Of Violence Against Women

In the annals of Indonesian folklore, female ghosts take centre stage. The country has kuntilanak, sundel bolong and Si Manis Jembatan Ancol. Most female ghosts in Indonesia were loving mothers or ordinary women before they started haunting the world with dark agendas.

Among the most popular ghosts are kuntilanak and sundel bolong; their narratives are reproduced in pop culture products, most notably movies.

There’s a thread connecting the female ghosts beyond their gender: most of them are victims. 

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