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, …
Wendigo | Description, Legend, Creature, Until Dawn, & Facts ...
Dec 2, 2025 · 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 …
The Wendigo, The Cannibalistic Beast Of Native American Folklore
Aug 31, 2024 · 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
Jul 11, 2025 · Explore the chilling legend of the Wendigo—from Native American folklore to real-life cannibal tales and ghost stories.
The Wendigo (Anishinaabe/Algonquian Legend) | USC Digital ...
May 8, 2025 · The Wendigo is a powerful example of Indigenous spiritual and moral folklore, primarily found in Anishinaabe, Cree, and other Algonquian-speaking nations. It functions as …
Wendigo (folklore) | Research Starters - EBSCO
Primarily found in the legends of the Algonquin and other indigenous peoples of the Great Lakes region, the wendigo is often depicted as a gaunt giant, wandering the remote woods in search …
The Myth of the Wendigo in Algonquian Legends: Starvation ...
Jun 21, 2025 · 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 …