Pelesit
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[edit] Pelesit
It is a Malay term for an inherited spirit that originated from a genie reared by a woman as a shield for protection, guidance, and most probably as a weapon to harm other people. It is the female version of Hantu Raya
This practice is popular among Malays who are involved in the so-called Saka (the inheritance of the dark spirit from one generation to another). Pelesit is commonly associated with the grasshopper since it has the ability to turn itself into one. Some say it is the green sharp pointed-head grasshopper,
[edit] Purposes
In old Malay culture some people chose to live alone thus isolating themselves from society. They practice black magic in order to gain strength, power, protection, beauty, but not popularity. Although some gained a certain level of popularity but there were others who remained in secrecy and refused to mingle with people.
Pelesit is first used by the Bomoh (shaman) to attack randomly then the same Bomoh will be called to exorcise the so-called demon inside the victim (while the spectators have no idea that the bomoh is playing tricks on them). Later, a certain amount of money is given to the bomoh as a token of appreciation.
A bomoh keep his pelesit in a small bottle and offer it his own blood every full moon.
[edit] Problem
Pelesit is a dark spirit (genie) revered by shamans in Malay culture. It feeds on blood and work as a servant for its master. It demonizes people and causes chaos in society. Pelesit must always have a continuous host and therefore must be pass down from one generation to another generation. It should always be taken care of and fed contantly if not the demon will soon create havoc among the local inhabitants of its master's village especially after the death of its master.
