KUNTILANAK

According to local people, the word Pontianak comes from word Kuntilanak. Kuntilanak is a ghost that frightening us in night. There are many stories about how kuntilanak, but here, i will tell you the trusted story of Kuntilanak. I got this story from old people in pontianak and other places.

A long time ago, there was a beautiful woman named Intan Lemang. Her beauty was well known to many villagers as she has big round eyes, a pointed nose and long black hair past her shoulders.  When she smiled at others, they always always smiled back. Her laugh sounded like melodies that comfort every heart. She was adored by everybody.

In another village, there was a handsome man named Anang Bayo. His good looks were adored by all people in the village. He was also very kind and diligent. He liked to work and help other people. His kind and understanding heart made him well known throughout the land.

One day, Intan Lemang met Anang Bayo and they both fell in love. They got married with the bless of their parents and started a family. They hoped to be happy in their marriage because they loved each other very much.

After their marriage however, things were not always happy especially for Intan Lemang. Anang Bayo found out that Intan Lemang, even  though very beautiful,acted spoiled and childish. She did not like to cook. She did not like to wash the clothes. She would not help Anang Bayo,her husband, with the gardening.

Anang Bayo felt unhappy because he had to do everything by himself. He had to cook. He had to wash the clothes. He had to tidy up the house. He had to do gardening and also had to earn their living.

Anang Bayo taught Intan Lemang to respect work and to behave better. But Intan Lemang did not want to change. When she got pregnant, she gor even worse,lazier,more spoiled and more childish.