Wewe Gombel
Wewe Gombel is a ghost of Javanese folklore said to dwell in tall trees, bamboo groves, and abandoned wells, seizing neglected or disobedient children. Documented by the folklorist James Danandjaja, the figure acts as an instrument of moral education, warning children that misbehavior draws its attention. It relies on the didactic use of supernatural fear in Javanese child-rearing.