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| Grouping | Legendary creature |
|---|---|
| Sub grouping | Nocturnal, undead |
| Similar entities | Rangda |
| Folklore | Indonesian folk mythology |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Region | Southeast Asia |
| Habitat | Arenga pinnata palm |
Wewe Gombel is a female supernatural being or vengeful ghost in Javanese mythology. It is said that she kidnaps children.[1]
This myth is taught to encourage children to be cautious and to stay at home at night. Traditionally, the Wewe Gombel is represented as a woman with long, hanging breasts.[2] Modern representations include vampire-like fangs.[3] This is a popular spirit that also appears in comics.[4]
- ^ "Indonesian Ghosts". Archived from the original on 2013-02-17. Retrieved 2013-01-09.
- ^ Patung Primitif Wewe Gombel
- ^ [dead link] Kartu Mistis Indonesia
- ^ Wewe Gombel comic