Indonesia: Bound by Shadows, The Restless Pocong

Indonesia

In Indonesia, the tale of the Pocong is one of their most spine-chilling urban legends. The Pocong is the spirit of someone buried in a traditional Islamic burial shroud, wrapped very tightly from head to toe, which prevents them from moving freely. According to the legend, if the burial shroud isn’t untied at the time of burial, the spirit becomes trapped in its own body, unable to pass on to the afterlife. As a result, the Pocong hops through the night, searching for someone to release its bindings.

Sightings of the Pocong are often reported in quiet villages or on the outskirts of bustling cities, where it appears as a pale, shrouded figure hopping or gliding eerily over the ground. Locals believe that if you encounter a Pocong, you mustn’t make eye contact, as it may follow you until dawn. This terrifying figure has become a symbol of unresolved rest, leaving those who hear the legend wary of dark streets, wondering if the next shadow they see could be the Pocong seeking release, or revenge!
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