5 Mythical Creatures Only Exist in Indonesia

VIVA – Usually, mythological creatures or also known as legendary creatures are creatures that exist in mythological stories, legends, or stories that have been believed by the community since ancient times.

These Indonesian mythical creatures are believed to have forms and abilities that are not like creatures in general. Even its original whereabouts are not known because it is only often mentioned in legend stories.

Here are some mythical creatures that only exist in Indonesia:

1. Garuda

Garuda is known as a symbol of the state of Indonesia. However, it turns out that the Garuda symbol was taken from one of the mythological creatures in Indonesia.

The old story, garuda is a creature in the form of an eagle's head and body like a knight. The Garuda bird itself is known to be the vehicle of Lord Vishnu. According to legend, the body of the garuda is described as so large that its body and wings can cover the sun and the sky.

2. Cindaku

Cindaku is one of the legacies of the Kerinci people in the form of knowledge taught by their ancestors.

But Cindaku is not a black magic. The power possessed by Cindaku is known as the strength of a tiger, but even greater because it is also influenced by spiritual energy.

The Ahool bat man is one of Indonesia's mythical creatures which according to legends and stories circulating in the form of a bat but with a large size. Even the Ahool's wings are capable of stretching up to 3.6 meters.

Sembrani horses are known to be horses that have wings so they can fly. This horse has the appearance of a horse in general. But this horse has wings to fly.

Sembrani horse is described as a vehicle ridden by the spirits of the king and queen to their throne.

Bati is described as a monkey who has wings that extend from his hands to his feet. Bati's height is known to be about 1.6 meters with a tanned skin color. It is believed that the Bati will hunt small children out at night and use them as food.