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    Wendigo (/ ˈ w ɛ n d ɪ ɡ oʊ /) 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Jul 8, 2018 · 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.

  4. Sep 9, 2012 · A windigo (or wendigo) is a supernatural being belonging to the spiritual traditions of Algonquian-speaking First Nations in North America. Windigos are described as powerful monsters that have a desire to kill and eat their victims.

  5. Jul 31, 2022 · During a brutally cold winter, this mans intense hunger drove him to cannibalism. After feasting on another human’s flesh, he transformed into a crazed man-beast, roaming the forest in search of more people to eat.

  6. Dec 18, 2017 · 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.

  7. The wendigo is a mythical creature that originates from the spiritual tradition of North American Algonquian-speaking tribes. It is described as a fearsome beast that stalks and eats humans or as a spirit that possesses humans, causing them to turn into cannibals.

  8. The Wendigo (also known as Windigo, Weendigo, Windago, Windiga, Witiko, Wihtikow, and numerous other alias variants including " Manaha ") is a mythical monster from varied Native American cultures known for inhabiting Canada.

  9. Sep 3, 2016 · Among the peoples of Canada, around Berens Lake, located in Manitoba, along the eastern shore of Lake Winnipeg, the Wendigo is an amphibious being like an alligator with bear's feet or cloven hooves. The creatures are described as "exceptionally tall but gaunt and emaciated.

  10. The Wendigo, a creature of endless greed and hunger, symbolizes moral decay just as much as it signals impending disaster. To get a real sense of the Wendigo legend, you have to dig into its cultural roots, historical records, and the long shadow it's cast over modern pop culture.

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