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Java

Nyi Pelet

Elemental / Demonic Danger 3 of 5 · Frightening
Form
Human witch spirit
Origin
Legendary witch of the Mount Kemukus / Jampang tradition, master of pelet love magic that binds victims' will.
Behavior
Causes obsessive, ruinous love in targets chosen by clients.
Deterrents and vulnerabilities
Counter-magic by a stronger dukun; religious protection.
Diet
Life force / Soul
Culture
Javanese / Sundanese
Region
Java
Sampling
Added in dataset v3–v5; first placed on a tree here.

Coded characters

◆ New entry coded by folklore synthesis. Sex: Unspecified.

The 20 characters coded for Nyi Pelet
Human-like Humanoid, witch, or human spirit
Sex Male, unspecified, or variable
Death or birth origin Not death or birth related
Incorporeal Ghost, spirit, or undead
Flight Grounded
Burial None or weak
Children None
Blood and organs Targets blood, flesh, or organs
Theft and mischief None
Hair or fur None
Animal form None
Detached head None
Fire or light None
Water None
Forest None
Settlement Village, house, hospital, or road
Black magic Black magic or witchcraft central
Widespread Localized
Body plan Human witch
Diet Life force or offerings

Nearest on the tree

Identical coding to Calon Arang, Mak Lampir, so the tree cannot separate them.