Indonesia
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Babi Ngepet
The Babi Ngepet is a creature from Indonesian myth. It was not seen as a ghost but rather the result of dark magic where people sacrifice their humanity and become a pig in exchange for great wealth. They can steal money as a Babi Ngepet and can take this pig form at any time, but this most commonly occurs on Thursday nights or at the full moon. They light a candle and return to human form when the candle goes out, often getting another person to guard the candle.Spraying water after using it to wash rice can fend off the Babi Ngepet, as can putting onion or garlic strands in…
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Anjing Ajak
The Anjing Ajak is a therianthropic creature from the myths of Java, Indonesia. They appear human by day but turn into humanoid wolf creatures at night. Unlike some similar creatures, the Anjing Ajak transforms intentionally and remains smart and crafty in their inhuman form. They are known for being incredibly vicious and kill people with sharp teeth and claws. It’s thought they can be killed with a bullet to the heart or brain. Citations: Maberry, Jonathan. Vampire Universe: The Dark World of Supernatural Beings That Haunt Us, Hunt Us, and Hunger for Us. United States, Kensington Publishing Corporation, 2006.
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Ahool
The Ahool is a cryptid from Java Indonesia. It flies at night and has a 12-foot wingspan. It has a monkey head, dark grey fur, large dark eyes, and claw tipped wings. It is usually timid and eats fish and small game. It lives behind waterfalls. It is named after the call it makes, which sounds like “Ahool.” It is the size of a one-year-old child. It has been compared to the Olitiau. It is known to many of the native people and was sighted in 1925 by Dr. Ernest Bartels. Citations: Bane, Theresa. Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore. United States, McFarland, Incorporated, Publishers, 2016.…
