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The stories within this system of lore often incorporate supernatural entities and magical creatures which form parts of the Malay mythology. Others relate to creation myths and place naming legends that are often inter-twined with historical figures and events.
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Malaysian legendary creatures (1 C, 4 P) S. Sabah mythology (3 P) Pages in category "Malaysian mythology" The following 20 pages are in this category, out of 20 total.
Malaysian folklore takes a heavy influence from Indian tradition, with a number of figures, legends, and creatures being adapted from the pre-Islamic traditions of the Malay Archipelago. This Indian influence means that Malaysian folklore generally differs between regions in the country, folklores from west Malaysia have more influence of ...
Malaysian legendary creatures (1 C, 4 P) Malaysian mythology (2 C, 20 P) O. Malaysian outlaws ... This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
The Malaysian pari-pari (Malaysian) or peri (Indonesian) are often seen as motherly creatures who will help those who have good heart. Malay fairies also love fruit and like nature. Peris, found in Persian mythology, are descended from spirits who have been denied paradise until they have done penance.
The penanggalan belongs to a constellation of similar mythological entities that can be found under different names across different regions of Southeast Asia; these regional variations all share in common that they are characterized by a disembodied head of a woman, with organs and innards hanging from its neck.
The Kuntilanak (Indonesian name), also called Pontianak (Malay name), or Yakshi (in Hinduism/ Hindu mythology) is a mythological creature in Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. It is similar to Langsuir in other Southeast Asia regions. The Kuntilanak usually takes the form of a pregnant woman who died during childbirth.