Penanggalan (Malaysia)

The Penanggalan is a unique and gruesome Malaysian ghost. By day, she appears as a normal woman, often a midwife. However, at night, her head detaches from her body, and she transforms into a horrifying sight with her entrails hanging below her floating head. She's known to seek out pregnant women and infants to feed on their blood, often causing illness or death. Protective measures, such as thorny plants and special incantations, are employed to keep her at bay.