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  1. 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, …

  2. Wendigo | Description, Legend, Creature, Until Dawn, & Facts ...

    6 days ago · 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 …

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. Wendigo – Flesheater of the Forests - Legends of America

    The Wendigo is believed to possess various skills and powers, including exceptional stealth and hunting prowess, comprehensive knowledge of its territory, and the ability to control the …

  6. 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.

  7. 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 …

  8. What Is a Wendigo? All About the Algonquian Legend

    Oct 2, 2023 · 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.

  9. 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 …

  10. Wendigo (folklore) | Research Starters | EBSCO Research

    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 …