Hóu-koô-pô
Hóu-koô-pô (also known as Hóo-koo-pô, 'Tiger Aunt' or 'Tiger Grandma') is a terrifying figure from Taiwanese folklore — a tiger spirit from the mountains that transforms into an old woman to prey on children. The story is a classic cautionary tale used by Taiwanese parents to teach children about the dangers of trusting strangers and the importance of obedience. With over thirty-two recorded variants across Taiwan, the tale is classified by folklorists as AT type 333C (The Tiger Grandma), related to but distinct from the European Little Red Riding Hood. The most famous version was compiled by