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: She is believed to hunt for the blood of newborn babies or pregnant women to sustain her powers .

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In the vast archipelago of Indonesia, thousands of spirits haunt the collective consciousness. From the mischievous Kuntilanak to the possessed dolls of the Pontianak , few are as viscerally horrifying—or as anatomically bizarre—as the . : She is believed to hunt for the

: A schoolteacher named Bimo moves to a remote village in Borneo with his pregnant wife, only to find they are being targeted by a local Kuyang . : A schoolteacher named Bimo moves to a

constantly, as they may be hiding a red line or mark where the head detaches from the body. Ancient Roots : Some beliefs trace the legend back to the 4th-century Mulawarman Kingdom

: Traditional birth attendants and midwives use specific Banjar mantras, such as "The Oath to Hunt Kuyang Ghosts," to protect the mother and child.

: Women are said to seek this power to achieve eternal youth, beauty, or wealth.