Pontianak according
to the belief of Semelai ethnic group around Bera Lake in Pahang is called “mati
anak” or “died with stillborn”. For the ease of description, I will call her
Semelai Pontianak.
This
version of Pontianak is said to have two giant hooks on her back so that she
can swing on tall trees. She is said to have blotchy face, a pair of beautiful
eyes and long hairs. She can talk but without fangs; she has legs but her legs
never touches the ground. Some people believe that Semelai Pontianak likes to
scare people but never harm them.
This
Pontianak likes to swing on fig trees, banyan trees, Kundang trees or any other
leafy trees.
Since this
is a benevolent Pontianak, she can be summoned to help in traditional healing
process. The mantra for calling:
“Lada kecil, lada
hitam.
Sampai ke tunggu muda
Peri,
Adik yang kecil, adik
yang hitam.
Si Anu terkena samba,
Jin Pontianak rimba,
Aku tau asal kau jadi,
Berumah kau di atas
selembar,
Minta tawar, minta
jampikan,
Kabullah doa
Pontianak,
Kabul guru, Kabul aku,
Dengan berkat
Lailahaillallah.”
(Small pepper, black pepper;
Wait until the young Peri.
Small brother, brother of dark skin.
So-and-so is hit,
The spirit of Pontianak from jungle,
I know your origin,
You stay on a sheet,
I ask for antidote, I ask for your blessing,
Make the Pontianak prayer happen,
Teacher’s happen, mine happen.
With the grace of there is no god but God.)
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