5 Popular Creepy Myths about Mount Kerinci in Indonesia
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One day, Calungga hunted alone in the forest. During his hunt, he found a large egg. Without telling his twin, Calungga ate the egg.
After eating the egg, golden scales appeared all over Calungga's body. His body became elongated and he was transformed into a giant dragon. According to local folklore, the remains of Calungga's huge body created Lake Bento.
4. The Myth about Bolong Tree
When you climb Mount Kerinci, you will encounter the Bolong Tree. As the name implies, the tree has a large hole that is located on the right side of the hiking trail, between post II and shelter I. There is a myth about this tree.
Then. there is a myth circulating about this tree. It is advised to hikers not to stop to eat, relieve themselves, or take pictures when looking at the Bolong Tree because there are waiters in the tree, namely the figure of the Indonesian ghosts – Wewe Gombel and Genderuwo – If you dare to stop in front of Bolong tree, you may disappear.
5. The Myth of Uhang Pandak
In Indonesian, Uhang Pandak means 'short person'. It is known that the history of the legend of this short person was first discovered from Marco Polo's travel notes in 1292 when he ventured to Asia.
In fact, some researchers even conducted on-site research. Before them, a Dutch zoologist, Van Heerwarden, had conducted research in the Kerinci Seblat National Park area in 1923.
According to his testimony, Uhang Pandak has the stature of a 3-4-year-old child, but has an old face. They have shoulder-length black hair with a body covered in fur. From his confession, Uhang Pandak is not a primate species. Until now, it is still uncertain what kind of creature this short man of Mount Kerinci is.
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