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Monstrum - Season 2 Episode 17
The pontianak, or kuntilanak, has long been a staple of Malay horror. In addition to serving as an allegory for the tension between traditional and modern cultural and spiritual practices, these monsters gave name to a real city. In this episode, you’ll learn how Islamic trade routes, animism, and the role of women in Southeast Asia contribute to stories of this notorious ghost.
- Unyaka: 2023
- Ilizwe:
- Uhlobo: Documentary
- Isitudiyo: PBS, YouTube
- Igama elingundoqo: monster, zombie, mothman
- UMlawuli:
- Abalingisi: Dr. Emily Zarka