The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

INDONESIAN LEGEND

"KUNTIL ANAK", TRANSLATED IT IS THE "STEALER OF THE CHILD";
SHE IS AN OLD LADY WHO STEALS NEW BORN BABIES FROM OUT
OF THEIR CRIBS. SHE HAS A HOLE IN HER BACK, SHE LIVES IN
THE RUBBER TREES, AND HAS A VERY DISTINCTIVE LAUGH. IT
SOUNDS LIKE THAT OF A WITCH.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; OAK PARK

Date learned: 04-00-1979 ; 00001930-1950