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Orang Minyak: Mythical Monster or Monstrous Cover-up?
Orang Minyak: Mythical Monster or Monstrous Cover-up?
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Length:
39 minutes
Released:
Mar 22, 2019
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Podcast episode
Description
In Malay folklore, the Orang Minyak is an supernaturally agile, humanoid creature coated in an oily, slippery substance. It is primarily known for abducting young women at night. There are other, similar creatures in folkloric beliefs across the planet -- boogeymen meant to warn children against disobeying their parents or social mores. But something about the Orang Minyak is different: Since the 1950s, it's been a prime suspect in numerous assaults and attempted crimes, with authorities and bystanders both claiming there was something supernatural about these crimes. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Released:
Mar 22, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
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