The story of a headless ghost is one of the urban legends that can be found anywhere. One of them in Indonesia is known as the stump head ghost. Interestingly, a similar story can also be found in the following countries. Curious? Here are six headless ghosts from around the world. Let's see together!
kaffir lime ghost
Pastor Head Buntung is an urban legend who is well-known among the people of the Jeruk Purut area, Jakarta. This ghostly figure who appears to be carrying his own head is said to be often found at the Jeruk Purut Public Cemetery. This mystery story has even become a buzz among the people who live in the area. According to myth, anyone who wants to see this headless ghost must come in odd numbers on Friday night at Jeruk Purut Cemetery.
Nukekobi
In Japanese folklore, there is a legend of a blood-sucking creature called nukekubi or in Indonesian means head of observation. During the day, nukekubi will incarnate like ordinary humans. At night, the nukekubi will detach its head from its neck and fly away. The head of the Nukekubi will immobilize and mount the victim.
Dullahan
The Dullahan is a headless ghost in Irish folk legend. Dullahan is a ghostly figure riding a headless horse who is said to be often seen traveling with his head in one hand. He also wields a whip made of human spine. This ghost figure is also identified with the symbol of death. In some versions of the story, the dullahan's horse is also said to have no head and carries a coffin, skull, and candle.
Ewaipanoma
It is said that an English explorer named Sir Walter Raleigh once met the son of a local chief who claimed to have been kidnapped by a headless creature called Ewaipanoma. According to Raleigh, Ewaipanoma has eyes on the shoulders, mouth on the chest, and long hair that grows between the shoulder blades. This creature is also armed with a bow as a means of self-protection.
Mula Sem Cabeca
In Brazilian folklore, a strange creature known as the mula sem chillica is a female ghost that resembles a headless donkey. This ghost figure can emit fire from its neck. It is said that this magical story began when the wife of a farmer in a village in Brazil turned into a mula sem chillica. He appears to run in the middle of the night and then stomp on anyone he meets. By sucking the blood of its victims, at first the Chilica can turn back into a human.
