65: When Women Die Unheard: The Pontianak

In this chilling episode, we explore the legend of the Pontianak, a vengeful female spirit from Malay and Indonesian folklore. Said to be the restless ghost of a woman who died during childbirth, the Pontianak appears as a beautiful woman with long black hair, until it's too late. From her eerie floral scent to her bone-chilling scream, discover how she haunts the living and why she remains one of Southeast Asia's most feared supernatural figures. Enjoy the episode!

References for this Episode:
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