Tek-ko-kui (Chinese: 竹篙鬼; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Tek-ko-kúi; lit. "bamboo ghost") is a legendary demon in Taiwanese folklore. Legend It is said that they reside in bamboo forest. When someone wants to pass through the bamboo forest, the bamboo will bend and block the way. People can't step over, otherwise, the bamboo will hang people up in the air. The force is so great that it will kill or injure people. If stop moving forward, the bamboo will stand upright again. See also Lists of legendary creatures References Taiwanese folklore Legendary creatures