The Legend of the Komering River Mystery
📌 The Komering River, located in Ogan Komering Ilir Regency, Kayuagung sub-district, holds a long-standing mystery involving spirits that frequently claim victims.
👻 The entity inhabiting the river was traditionally known as "Syuting Ayu," later referred to as "Hantu Ayah" (Father Ghost).
😠 This spirit is said to be angered by pollution, specifically mentioning animal carcasses and rotting garbage being dumped into the river.
♀️ The spirit particularly dislikes arrogant women who gossip while washing clothes by the riverbank.

Spirit Manifestations and Victims
🔮 The entity, sometimes called "Papaya Yana Atalac," is reported to often transform into a beautiful woman.
👦 According to the head of the hamlet, if the spirit appears with yellowish skin and long hair reaching the ground with a reddish hue, its victim will be a young boy.
👧 Conversely, if the spirit appears as a woman, the victim taken will be a female.

Local Beliefs and Pollution Consequences
🗣️ Locals believe the river constantly demands sacrifices, a ritualistic need tied to the river's condition.
🤢 Grandfather figures passed down stories suggesting the offerings are demanded because the river has been defiled by human waste and littering, leading to environmental damage.
😠 The spirit supposedly becomes even angrier when its name is corrupted or changed.

Key Points & Insights
➡️ The core mystery revolves around the "Hantu Ayah" of the Komering River, linked to environmental neglect.
➡️ The spirit's appearance (skin/hair color) allegedly dictates whether the next victim will be male or female.
➡️ Local narratives stress the importance of environmental respect as a way to appease the spirit and prevent further incidents.

📸 Video summarized with SummaryTube.com on Dec 29, 2025, 03:07 UTC