Abstract
This study deals with an overview of international versions of the folk character kinderschreck, a pedagogical figure that scares children. The research probe is based on testimonies of respondents from thirteen countries in Europe and beyond.
The work includes both characters based on traditional folklore narratives, as well as mentions of characters that are known mainly due to popular culture. It turns out that popular culture is an indispensable factor in the migration of folklore narratives and their subsequent transformations.