Tuyul/Toyol/Toyol

The Tuyul are mythical creatures from Indonesian and Malaysian folklore. They are sometimes believed to be the spirits of aborted children. They’re described as child-like and require pampering to make them loyal. They especially like candy and can be controlled with this. They can be bought from a shaman or taken from their resting place. They’re very popular as they don’t require human sacrifices. People may adopt Tuyul to gain wealth, having the creature steal money from others, though they cannot steal money that is tied up. Sometimes Tuyul need to be specifically led to a location they are meant to steal from so they don’t get lost. If the Tuyul is injured, their owner feels the same pain. Owners of Tuyul often have a special room set aside for them with a bed, offerings, and toys that are often in green. They can be passed down from generation to generation so long as they are cared for properly. They take the form of small children with large heads, small hands, clouded black eyes, long nails, sharp teeth, and greyish-green skin usually covered in spots. They wear white loincloths and have protruding bellies. They like to play with mung beans, crabs, water fountains, fish ponds, and swings.

Citations:

A Book of Indonesian Ghosts. N.p., StoryTale Studios.