Sumatra
Palasik
Volant Viscerophage Danger 5 of 5 · Lethal
- Form
- Detached flying head
- Behavior
- Hereditary; attacks the unborn
- Deterrents and vulnerabilities
- Garlic amulets; reversed clothing
- Diet
- Blood / Fetuses
- Culture
- Malay / Batak / Minangkabau
- Region
- Sumatra
- Sampling
- In the original 61-taxon tree and in this one.
Coded characters
◆ Some traits filled by folklore synthesis. Sex: Unspecified.
| Human-like | Non-human, animal, or object |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male, unspecified, or variable |
| Death or birth origin | Not death or birth related |
| Incorporeal | Ghost, spirit, or undead |
| Flight | Flies or floats |
| Burial | None or weak |
| Children | Child spirit, child theft, or infant targeting |
| Blood and organs | Targets blood, flesh, or organs |
| Theft and mischief | None |
| Hair or fur | None |
| Animal form | None |
| Detached head | Detached or flying head |
| Fire or light | None |
| Water | None |
| Forest | None |
| Settlement | Village, house, hospital, or road |
| Black magic | No strong sorcery motif |
| Widespread | Localized |
| Body plan | Detached flying head |
| Diet | Blood |
Nearest on the tree
Identical coding to Penanggalan, Kuyang, Poppo, so the tree cannot separate them.
