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- 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
- Wendigo (Folklore) - Terrifying Monster | Mythology. net
The wendigo is a product of Algonquian folklore and is a beast that was feared by all This terrifying creature was known to have its biggest impact during the winter months and was thought to be responsible for the manifestation of some of the darkest parts of the human spirit
- Wendigo: Cannibal Beast of Native American Legend
Various Algonquian tribes share depictions of the Wendigo as a horrific primordial beast that is cannibalistic and brooding with evil
- Wendigo, The Mythical Creature, The Legend and Its Origin
The wendigo is a mythical creature from Native American, Algonquian folklore which is believed to roam in the forests of the Great Lakes Region and the Atlantic Coast of both Canada and United States
- What Is a Wendigo? All About the Algonquian Legend
The Wendigo are said to be evil winter spirits or demons, but they can also be cursed humans It’s believed strongly in the Algonquian cultures that the punishment for thoughts or acts of cannibalism, selfishness, and greed can result in someone turning into a Wendigo
- The Wendigo cryptid, a legend of starvation desperation | Mythfolks
The Wendigo is a humanoid cryptid and one of the creepiest figures in North American folklore It’s often described as a being created through acts of cannibalism or extreme greed, transforming a person into something inhuman and stories of the Wendigo are deeply tied to survival, hunger and the harsh conditions of the subarctic environment
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