- Wendigo - Wikipedia
Wendigo ( ˈwɛndɪɡoʊ ) is a mythological creature or evil spirit originating from Algonquian folklore The concept of the wendigo has been widely used in literature and other works of art, such as social commentary and horror fiction
- Wendigo | Description, Legend, Creature, Until Dawn, Facts | Britannica
wendigo, a mythological cannibalistic monster in the spiritual tradition of North American Algonquian-speaking tribes It is associated with winter and described as either a fearsome beast that stalks and eats humans or as a spirit that possesses humans, causing them to turn into cannibals
- The Wendigo, The Cannibalistic Beast Of Native American Folklore
Algonquian folklore describes the Wendigo as both a ravenous beast that devours humans whole and an evil spirit that turns its victims into cannibals
- The Wendigo: Hunger, Folklore, and the Swift Runner Case
Explore the chilling legend of the Wendigo—from Native American folklore to real-life cannibal tales and ghost stories
- Wendigo – Mythos Anthology
The Wendigo is a malevolent spirit or creature from the folklore of Indigenous peoples of North America, particularly the Algonquin-speaking tribes, including the Cree, Ojibwe, and Innu
- The Myth of the Wendigo in Algonquian Legends: Starvation, Greed, and a . . .
The term “Wendigo” (also spelled Windigo, Wetiko, or Witiko, depending on the dialect) roughly translates to “the evil spirit that devours mankind ” The myth emerges from environments where starvation was an all-too-real threat during long, harsh winters
- What Is a Wendigo? All About the Algonquian Legend
What is a Wendigo? A Wendigo is a Native American legend Also depicted in movies and books, the Wendigo is a beastly spirit with an insatiable appetite for human flesh
- Wendigo - Mythologica Encyclopedia
Wendigo is a Native American creature or spirit originating from the Algonquian mythologies The wendigo is a malevolent spirit which influence humans to commit acts of murder and cannibalization
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